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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Magdeburg is to fly and train which costs €80 - €290 and takes 7h 10m.

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 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 Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.

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 27m and costs €140 - €340.

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

The train from Basel SBB to Magdeburg Hbf takes 6h 27m including transfers and departs once a week.

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.

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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Where can I stay near Magdeburg?

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Basel to Magdeburg - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Magdeburg by train, 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 27m
€140–340
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 10m
€80–289
Drive 729.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Magdeburgcar 729.1 km
5h 58m
€127–183
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 42m
€162–459
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12N
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re
9h 1m
€139–297
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 Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 33m
€181–496
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 Stendal Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 32m
€106–339
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Magdeburg Hbftrain
6h 52m
€164–464
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 Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
8h 18m
€102–356
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 Stendal Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
8h 41m
€153–456

Basel to Magdeburg by train

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 770.1 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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 €140–340 and the journey takes 6h 27m.

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