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

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Essen is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Magdeburg and arriving at Essen. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Essen?

The distance between Magdeburg and Essen is 383 km. The road distance is 385.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €30 - €80.

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

The train from Magdeburg Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Essen bus from?

Magdeburg to Essen bus services, operated by , depart from Magdeburg station.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Magdeburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Essen is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Essen bus arrive?

Magdeburg to Essen bus services, operated by , arrive at Essen station.

Where does the Magdeburg to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Magdeburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Essen is 385 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Magdeburg to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Magdeburg to Essen 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 Magdeburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10
3h 51m
€30–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Essenbus Kyiv-Hasselt / ...
5h 20m
€22–35
Drive 385.2 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Essencar 385.2 km
3h 12m
€54–78
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
5h 40m
€178–387
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 53m
€38–88
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
3h 56m
€37–121
Bus via Bochum central station
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Bochum central stationbus N1327
5h 49m
€36–62
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
5h 4m
€93–318
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 46m
€92–342

Magdeburg to Essen by train

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Distance: 383.2 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, operates a bus from Magdeburg to Essen 4 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.

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