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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Magdeburg is to bus which costs €28 - €95 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Magdeburg is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Magdeburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Magdeburg central bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Magdeburg?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Magdeburg Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Vienna to Magdeburg?

The distance between Vienna and Magdeburg is 875 km. The road distance is 652.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Magdeburg without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 27m and costs €85 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Vienna to Magdeburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Magdeburg bus from?

Vienna to Magdeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Magdeburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Vienna to Magdeburg?

The best way to get from Vienna to Magdeburg is to train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 27m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €95 and takes 10h.

Where does the Vienna to Magdeburg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vienna to Magdeburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Magdeburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Magdeburg is 652 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Vienna to Magdeburg.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Magdeburg?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Vienna 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 56 / ...
7h 27m
€88–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N66 / ...
10h
€28–95
Drive 652.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Magdeburgcar 652.4 km
6h 38m
€105–152
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
6h 43m
€82–276
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 56 / ...
8h 3m
€69–249
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig Hbf Ostseitebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3657 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Magdeburg-Neustadttrain Re13
11h 19m
€44–65
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Magdeburg Hbftrain
5h 36m
€112–340
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane VIE - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain
6h 24m
€112–325
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VIE - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stendal Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 38m
€90–294
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Magdeburg Hbftrain
8h 13m
€97–325

Vienna to Magdeburg by train

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7h 27mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 874.6 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Magdeburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Magdeburg central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–95 and the journey takes 10h. Union Ivkoni also services this route twice a week.

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