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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Magdeburg is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Magdeburg is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €190 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Magdeburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Magdeburg central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Magdeburg?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Magdeburg Hbf via Amersfoort Centraal and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Magdeburg?

The distance between Rotterdam and Magdeburg is 587 km. The road distance is 546.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Magdeburg without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Rotterdam to Magdeburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Magdeburg bus from?

Rotterdam to Magdeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Magdeburg train from?

Rotterdam to Magdeburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Magdeburg?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Magdeburg is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Magdeburg bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Magdeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Magdeburg train arrive?

Rotterdam to Magdeburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amersfoort Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Magdeburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Magdeburg is 547 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Rotterdam to Magdeburg.

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

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

Book your Rotterdam to Magdeburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Magdeburg?

There are 224+ hotels available in Magdeburg.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hannover Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
7h 38m
€74–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1325
9h 5m
€40–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Münster-Mittebus
3. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Magdeburgbus
8h 51m
Drive 546.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Magdeburgcar 546.8 km
5h 7m
€97–139
Train, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
5h 7m
€193–448
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Bielefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
8h 19m
€82–205
Train, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
6h 29m
€176–473
Train, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 8m
€118–353
Train, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stendal Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 15m
€150–388

Rotterdam to Magdeburg by train

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7h 38mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.6 km
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Magdeburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Magdeburg Hbf via Amersfoort Centraal and Hannover Hbf in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Magdeburg central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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