The average train between Cologne and Magdeburg takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per 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 6 times a week between Cologne and Magdeburg. The earliest departure is at 10:51 PM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Magdeburg at 4:02 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Magdeburg station. Services depart 6 times a week, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 52m.
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.
Book your Cologne to Magdeburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Magdeburg is 349.8 km. The road distance is 438 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €80–350 and the journey takes 4h 10m.