The average train between Schenectady and Danbury takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Schenectady to Danbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Schenectady and Danbury. The earliest departure is at 9:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Schenectady is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Danbury at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Schenectady to Danbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Danbury. However, there are services departing from Schenectady station and arriving at Danbury station via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Schenectady to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Schenectady to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Norwalk station.
The distance between Schenectady and Danbury is 162.8 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Schenectady to Danbury via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Croton-Harmon, 125th Street - Harlem, and South Norwalk in around 7h 11m.