Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg bus with FlixBus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg

Showing times and prices for Jun 05

Cheapest price

$43

Average price

$63

Fastest journey

8 h 10 m

Average duration

10 h 28 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

314 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Magdeburg on Fri, Jun 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 314 km distance in an average of 10 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .

On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 12 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • FlixBus
    2:20 AM11h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    2:05 PMMagdeburg
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    1:20 AM11h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    1:05 PMMagdeburg
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    11:20 PM8h10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    7:30 AMMagdeburg
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    3:30 PM12h30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    4:00 AMMagdeburg
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:20 PM8h10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    6:30 AMMagdeburg
    $981One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $115.

Distance: 195 miles (314 km)

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Driving

$49

Average price

Cheapest

$110

Average price

$156

Average price

$75

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 27m

Average total duration

5h 57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 15m

Average total duration

4h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 0m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

3h 51m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

FlixBus

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Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Lufthansa

Most popular airline

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Direct Options

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg:

A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg costing on average $110 (€89).

A bus is $107 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg costing on average $156 (€126).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 45m.

Bus takes on average 5h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Magdeburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $75 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26 (€21). The journey takes 5h 57m versus 3h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:20AM
Arrival Time
08:30AM
Duration
8h10
Departure days
Thu, Sun
Cheapest price
$44
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:20AM
Arrival Time
01:05PM
Duration
11h45
Departure days
Mon, Fri
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:20AM
Arrival Time
02:05PM
Duration
11h45
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:20AM
Arrival Time
03:05PM
Duration
11h45
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$59
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:05AM
Arrival Time
07:30PM
Duration
12h25
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:30AM
Arrival Time
07:25PM
Duration
8h55
Departure days
Tue, Sat
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
09:40PM
Duration
10h10
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
09:25PM
Duration
8h55
Departure days
Thu, Sun
Cheapest price
$44
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:30PM
Arrival Time
02:45AM
Duration
12h15
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:30PM
Arrival Time
04:00AM
Duration
12h30
Departure days
Wed, Fri
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:20PM
Arrival Time
07:35AM
Duration
9h15
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Cheapest price
$39
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:30PM
Arrival Time
02:40PM
Duration
16h10
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:05PM
Arrival Time
07:30AM
Duration
8h25
Departure days
Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$44
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:20PM
Arrival Time
07:30AM
Duration
8h10
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$41

Live departures

Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg bus times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
8h55
9:25 PM Magdeburg, ZOB1 transfer
Friday, June 5
FlixBus1:20 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport
11h45
1:05 PM Magdeburg0 transfersDirect
FlixBus2:20 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport
11h45
2:05 PM Magdeburg0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg buses with Omio?

FlixBus as well as Ecolines offer buses services from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg.

Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Ecolines to find the best option for your trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Ecolines to find the best option for your trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg

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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.

There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 195 miles (314 km) distance in 8h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
195 miles (314 km)
Average bus duration
5h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
$34 (€28)
Buses per day
3
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
8h 10m
First bus
1:20 AM
Last bus
11:20 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Mon
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to MagdeburgYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines for as low as $34 (€28). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 10m
Cheapest Price
$34 (€28)
FlixBus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Ecolines

About
Ecolines is a Latvian long-distance bus company, founded in 1993, and is one of the largest and most experienced coach operators in Europe and the Baltic States. It offers comfortable travel to approximately 20 countries and 205 cities daily, with a fleet of over 200 buses, primarily Neoplan, MAN, and Setra coaches. Ecolines operates an extensive route network across the Baltic States, Western, and Eastern Europe, with major hubs including Riga, Berlin, Hamburg, and Warsaw. Many buses offer amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, and Wi-Fi, and on longer trips, personal entertainment devices and stewards are available.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 15m
Cheapest Price
$26 (€21)
Ecolines frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 30kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Designated seating; Assistance with luggage.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; prior arrangement required.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; additional fee may apply.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Magdeburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg can start from as little as $34 (€28) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg is $49 (€40) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg is 8h 10m to travel the 195 miles (314 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg leaves at 1:20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg leaves at 11:20 PM.
Yes, there are 1 direct buses a day from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines for the best way to get you to Magdeburg. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Magdeburg and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Magdeburg from Frankfurt am Main Airport is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 8h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Magdeburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg:
  • Ecolines
    • Assistance
    • Designated seating
    • Assistance with luggage.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg for bus company FlixBus, Ecolines.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg depends on the bus companies:
  • Ecolines
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company FlixBus, Ecolines.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg:
  • Ecolines
    • One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 30kg.
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg:
  • Ecolines
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg. The following conditions apply:
  • Ecolines
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • additional fee may apply.
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg with the following bus company: FlixBus, Ecolines
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg with the following bus company: FlixBus, Ecolines.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg with the following bus company: FlixBus, Ecolines.
Since both Frankfurt am Main Airport and Magdeburg are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Magdeburg among Omio's users.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
In Magdeburg, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like train stations and popular tourist sites. Scams involving overcharging in taxis or at local markets have been reported, so it's advisable to agree on prices beforehand. Generally, the city is considered safe, but staying aware of surroundings and securing personal belongings helps prevent common safety issues.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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