The average train between Mainz and Magdeburg takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. 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 2:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Magdeburg at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 Mainz station and arriving at Magdeburg station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Mainz to Magdeburg train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Magdeburg train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Magdeburg train tickets online with vlexx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Magdeburg is 334.1 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Magdeburg Hbf via Frankfurt and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 15m.