What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Magdeburg?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Magdeburg is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Magdeburg?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Magdeburg is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Magdeburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Magdeburg via Karlsruhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Magdeburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Magdeburg Hbf. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Basel to Magdeburg?

The distance between Basel and Magdeburg is 770 km. The road distance is 729.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Magdeburg without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Magdeburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €140 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Magdeburg?

The train from Basel SBB to Magdeburg Hbf takes 6h 37m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Basel to Magdeburg bus from?

Basel to Magdeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Magdeburg train from?

Basel to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Magdeburg?

The best way to get from Basel to Magdeburg is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €140 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Magdeburg bus arrive?

Basel to Magdeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Basel to Magdeburg train arrive?

Basel to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Magdeburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Magdeburg is 729 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Basel to Magdeburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Magdeburg?

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Basel to Magdeburg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Magdeburg by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Magdeburg Hbftrain 12
6h 37m
€140–390
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Magdeburgbus
14h 15m
€59–107
Drive 729.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Magdeburgcar 729.1 km
5h 58m
€130–187
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 19m
€151–469
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
6h 41m
€86–323
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 24m
€182–528
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 32m
€111–368
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 50m
€114–382
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
8h 41m
€159–487

Basel to Magdeburg by train

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 770.1 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Magdeburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Magdeburg Hbf once a week. Tickets cost €140–390 and the journey takes 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Magdeburg via Karlsruhe central train station and Karlsruhe in around 14h 15m.

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