The average train between Gera and Magdeburg takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Gera 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 twice daily between Gera and Magdeburg. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Gera is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Magdeburg at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 58m • 1 change

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2h 53m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Gera to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Gera station and arriving at Magdeburg station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Gera to Magdeburg train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Gera Hbf station.
Gera to Magdeburg train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Book your Gera to Magdeburg train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gera and Magdeburg is 142.2 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Gera Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 44m.