The average train between Rotterdam and Magdeburg takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Magdeburg. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Magdeburg at 11:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Hilversum and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Magdeburg station via Hilversum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Rotterdam to Magdeburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Magdeburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam to Magdeburg train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rotterdam and Magdeburg is 489.5 km. The road distance is 587 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Magdeburg Hbf via Hilversum and Hannover Hbf in around 7h 40m.