- Must visit
Kulturhistorisches Museum Magdeburg
Major history museum on Otto the Great, the Holy Roman Empire, and regional archaeology. Essential for understanding Magdeburg's past.
Cheapest price
lei106
Average price
lei118
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Halle to Magdeburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Halle to Magdeburg will cost around lei118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei106.
Of the 3 trains that leave Halle for Magdeburg on Tue, Aug 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 48 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halle to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from lei31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei31, and a train costs an average of lei41.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei105 Average price | lei42 Average price Cheapest | lei71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Halle to Magdeburg:
A bus is lei63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halle to Magdeburg costing on average lei105.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (56m by train vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around lei105 compared to roughly lei71 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Halle to Magdeburg trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2238 | On time 8:06 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0h49 | 8:55 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
16310 | 8:14 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h09 | 9:23 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2046 | Delayed 7:10 AM 9:08 AMHalle(Saale) Hbf | 0h49 | 9:57 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
16312 | 9:14 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 1h09 | 10:23 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2430 | On time 10:06 AM Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0h49 | 10:55 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Halle to Magdeburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at lei41 but you can travel from only lei31 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 46 miles (75 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 46 miles (75 km) |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price lei41 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Magdeburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Magdeburg trip today.
Major history museum on Otto the Great, the Holy Roman Empire, and regional archaeology. Essential for understanding Magdeburg's past.
Leading museum on Romanesque art and medieval sculpture in a former monastery. A cultural highlight for architecture and art lovers.
Interactive science center focused on technology, experiments, and hands-on learning. Popular with families and visitors seeking a modern museum.
Hundertwasser's colorful mixed-use landmark with courtyards, towers, and shops. It is Magdeburg's most photographed modern architectural attraction.
Major leisure park with themed gardens, lake areas, and event spaces. It combines recreation, family attractions, and striking modern landscape design.
Waterway viewpoint at the famous canal bridge area north of the city. It is a standout place to see one of Germany's boldest engineering works.
A rustic potato soup from Saxony-Anhalt, often enriched with vegetables and sausage. It is a comforting regional staple in colder months.
Pan-fried potato cakes served with applesauce or savory sides. They are common across central Germany and popular in local home cooking and markets.
A hearty cabbage stew with potatoes and pork or sausage. This filling dish reflects the rural food traditions of the Magdeburg region.
Upscale restaurant known for refined German and seasonal cuisine in an elegant setting. Suitable for a special dinner in central Magdeburg.
Well-known restaurant for regional and German dishes with a historic feel. Popular for substantial meals and a classic local ambiance.
Traditional brewery venue serving German classics and house beer in a lively, rustic atmosphere. A solid choice for hearty local fare.
Magdeburg is cheaper than Munich or Hamburg. Hotels, dining, and local transit are generally moderate, with good value for budget travelers.
Tipping is customary but modest. Round up or add 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes.
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Magdeburg Hbf -> Alter Markt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halle to Magdeburg by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Magdeburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Halle to Magdeburg trains use the Halle(Saale) Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Magdeburg-Buckau. Use this guide to compare Halle and Magdeburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Halle(Saale) Hbf is 1 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle(Saale) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Schweizer Hof, Shiva, Maxi Bistro, Mr. Baguettkov
Wi-Fi is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. ATMs are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. Information desks are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Halle(Saale) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Halle(Saale) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Schweizer Hof, Dorint Hotel.
Halle-Nietleben is 4 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle-Nietleben has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bambusstübchen, Gaststätte & Pension - Zur Quelle, Heidecafe, Quo vadis
Wi-Fi is available at Halle-Nietleben. ATMs are available at Halle-Nietleben.
Ticket office support is available at Halle-Nietleben. Information desks are available at Halle-Nietleben.
Luggage storage is available at Halle-Nietleben. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Halle-Nietleben: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Halle-Nietleben: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle-Nietleben.
Halle-Neustadt is 3 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle-Neustadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zeitlos, Restaurant Kreta, Asia-Restaurant, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Halle-Neustadt. ATMs are available at Halle-Neustadt.
Ticket office support is available at Halle-Neustadt. Information desks are available at Halle-Neustadt.
Luggage storage is available at Halle-Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Halle-Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Halle-Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle-Neustadt.
Nearby hotels include Tryp By Windham.
Magdeburg Hbf is 1 km from Magdeburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Magdeburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Hummels Brauhaus, Pizza Hut, ALEX, Subway
Wi-Fi is available at Magdeburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Magdeburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Magdeburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Magdeburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Magdeburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Magdeburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Magdeburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Magdeburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Stadtfeld, ArtHOTEL Magdeburg.
Magdeburg-Buckau is 1 km from Magdeburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Magdeburg-Buckau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Roter Stern, ZAZA Bingöl Grill, Vocelli Esskultur, City Tele Cafe
Wi-Fi is available at Magdeburg-Buckau. ATMs are available at Magdeburg-Buckau.
Ticket office support is available at Magdeburg-Buckau. Information desks are available at Magdeburg-Buckau.
Luggage storage is available at Magdeburg-Buckau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Magdeburg-Buckau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Magdeburg-Buckau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Magdeburg-Buckau.
Magdeburg, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Magdeburg, ZOB.
ATMs are available at Magdeburg, ZOB.
Available at Magdeburg, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Magdeburg, ZOB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Magdeburg, ZOB.
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