- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
6 h 21 m
Average duration
7 h 26 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
459 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Magdeburg to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Magdeburg to Amsterdam will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 5 buses that leave Magdeburg for Amsterdam on Wed, Jul 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 459 km distance in an average of 7 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 21 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 285 miles (459 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $232 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Amsterdam:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Amsterdam costing on average $115 (€95).
A bus is $192 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Amsterdam costing on average $232 (€191).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $118 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $78 (€64). The journey takes 7h 4m versus 5h 46m 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.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h21 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h21 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 6h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Magdeburg to Amsterdam buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:59 PM Magdeburg, ZOB | 6h21 | 6:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Magdeburg, ZOB | 6h46 | 6:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Magdeburg, ZOB | 8h00 | 3:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Magdeburg, ZOB | 7h50 | 5:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Magdeburg, ZOB | 8h15 | 5:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Magdeburg to Amsterdam run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 285 miles (459 km) distance in 6h 21m.
Distance 285 miles (459 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 21m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
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