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Magdeburg to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Magdeburg and Essen takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Magdeburg to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 40m
Duration
383 km
Distance
€87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 19 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
4h 14m
€72–271

Magdeburg to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Magdeburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 382.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Magdeburg, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Essen Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 14m.

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