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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Magdeburg is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Magdeburg is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Magdeburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Magdeburg. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Magdeburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Magdeburg Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Cologne to Magdeburg?

The distance between Cologne and Magdeburg is 438 km. The road distance is 428.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Magdeburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €80 - €330.

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

The train from Köln Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Magdeburg bus from?

Cologne to Magdeburg bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Magdeburg train from?

Cologne to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Magdeburg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Magdeburg is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €80 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Cologne to Magdeburg bus arrive?

Cologne to Magdeburg bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Magdeburg station.

Where does the Cologne to Magdeburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Magdeburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Magdeburg is 428 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Cologne to Magdeburg.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Magdeburg?

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Where can I stay near Magdeburg?

There are 651+ hotels available in Magdeburg.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Magdeburg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Magdeburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to Magdeburg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Magdeburg by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 19 / ...
4h 10m
€80–330
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Magdeburgrideshare 428.2 km
5h 10m
€23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
4h 37m
Drive 428.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Magdeburgcar 428.4 km
3h 38m
€62–89
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain
5h 10m
€90–326
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1338 / ...
7h 54m
€35–60
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain
5h 44m
€120–357
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
4h 42m
€149–380

Cologne to Magdeburg by train

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Distance: 438 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Magdeburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €80–330 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Magdeburg once daily, and the journey takes 4h 37m.

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