The train between Cologne and Magdeburg takes 4h 17m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Cologne to Magdeburg. 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 on demand between Cologne and Magdeburg. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Magdeburg station via Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Cologne to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne and Magdeburg is 349.8 km. The road distance is 439 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €80–220 and the journey takes 4h 17m.