The average train between Mainz and Magdeburg takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 hourly between Mainz and Magdeburg. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Magdeburg at 3:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mainz to Magdeburg? 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 Mainz to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt station and arriving at Magdeburg Hbf station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Mainz to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Mainz and Magdeburg is 334.1 km. The road distance is 436 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Magdeburg Hbf via Frankfurt and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 29m.