- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Magdeburg to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Magdeburg to Berlin will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 7 buses that leave Magdeburg for Berlin on Sun, May 31, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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 Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Berlin:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Berlin costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 46m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (1h 46m by bus vs 2h 10m by car) and save roughly $12 (€9) compared to fuel and tolls ($18 (€14) vs $29 (€24)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Magdeburg to Berlin buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:10 PM Magdeburg, ZOB | 1h50 | 5:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Magdeburg, ZOB | 2h25 | 5:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Magdeburg, ZOB | 2h00 | 12:45 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Magdeburg, ZOB | 2h25 | 1:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 4:50 AM Magdeburg, ZOB | 1h35 | 6:25 AM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Magdeburg, ZOB | 1h55 | 6:45 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Magdeburg, ZOB | 1h40 | 10:15 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Magdeburg to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€8) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Major Museum Island museum known for Egyptian art, the bust of Nefertiti, and important prehistoric and classical collections.
Berlin's flagship contemporary art museum, housed in a former railway station and popular for major installations and modern art exhibitions.
Berlin's ceremonial boulevard lined with major historic buildings, ideal for a classic first walk through the city center.
UNESCO-listed island of world-class museums and monumental architecture, one of Berlin's essential cultural and scenic areas.
Elegant square framed by the Konzerthaus and twin cathedrals, widely regarded as one of Berlin's most beautiful public spaces.
Berlin's iconic street food of sliced pork sausage topped with curried ketchup and curry powder, commonly eaten with fries.
A hugely popular Berlin staple of Turkish-origin, usually served in flatbread with grilled meat, salad, and sauces; central to the city's food culture.
A traditional Berlin jam-filled doughnut, especially popular during Carnival and New Year, known elsewhere in Germany simply as a Berliner.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant focused on regional German ingredients with a modern tasting-menu approach and intimate counter seating.
Well-known traditional venue specializing in pork knuckle, sausages, and other hearty Berlin-Brandenburg dishes in a rustic setting.
Historic traditional restaurant known for classic Berlin dishes such as Eisbein and Königsberger Klopse in an old-world atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe: groceries and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in bars and cafes.
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Berlin Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) -> Berlin Hauptbahnhof
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