There are 5 ways to get from Berlin to Magdeburg by train, bus, rideshare or car
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 11m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 1h 58m
3 alternative options
Bus • 1h 45m
Train via Kirchmöser • 2h 23m
Drive • 1h 29m
Berlin to Magdeburg by train
The train journey time between Berlin and Magdeburg is around 1h 11m and covers a distance of around 142 km. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Abellio and others, the Berlin to Magdeburg train service departs from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arrives in Magdeburg Hbf. Typically 139 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Last updated: 29 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Magdeburg is to rideshare which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 58m.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Magdeburg is to train which costs €23 - €45 and takes 1h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and arriving at Magdeburg ZOB. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Magdeburg Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Berlin and Magdeburg is 129 km. The road distance is 153 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Magdeburg without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs €23 - €45.
The train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.
Berlin to Magdeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] station.
Berlin to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Magdeburg is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs €23 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €12 and takes 1h 45m.
- Distance: 128.8 km
- Duration: 1h 11m
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Magdeburg, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30 - €45 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Magdeburg ZOB hourly. Tickets cost €10 - €12 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Wusterwitz, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Wusterwitz, Bahnhof to Magdeburg, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Abellio
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Magdeburg ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Berlin to Magdeburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Berlin to Magdeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg ZOB station.
Berlin to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Magdeburg is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Berlin to Magdeburg.
Book your Berlin to Magdeburg train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Berlin to Magdeburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 35+ hotels available in Magdeburg. Prices start at €87 per night.