Hamburg to Magdeburg train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Magdeburg

Showing times and prices for Jul 15

Cheapest price

$22

Average price

$38

Fastest journey

2 h 38 m

Average duration

2 h 51 m

Trains per day

Distance

195 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Magdeburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Hamburg to Magdeburg will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Hamburg for Magdeburg on Tue, Jul 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .

On Tue, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 55 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.

05:06AM2h50

Hamburg

07:56AMMagdeburg

$221One-way

0 transfers

07:02AM2h55

Hamburg

09:57AMMagdeburg

$251One-way

0 transfers

08:24AM3h33

Hamburg

11:57AMMagdeburg

$351One-way

0 transfers

07:01AM2h55

Hamburg

09:56AMMagdeburg

$421One-way

0 transfers

09:01AM2h55

Hamburg

11:56AMMagdeburg

$661One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Magdeburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€45 Average price	€21 Average price Cheapest
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hamburg to Magdeburg

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Trains from Hamburg to Magdeburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $6 (€5)

Distance

120 miles (194 km)

Average train duration

3h 20m

Cheapest ticket price

$16 (€13)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 26m

First train

00:12

Last train

23:52

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $6 (€5)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, erixx and Metronom from Hamburg to Magdeburg trains

You can travel by train to Magdeburg from Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn, erixx and Metronom for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Magdeburg train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: $16
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day

erixx is a private train company in Germany offering rail services in Bremen and Lower Saxony in northern Germany. Founded in 2011, erixx runs six regional lines including the Heidebahn from Hanover to Buchholz as well as offering service to Wittingen, Bad Harzburg, Soltau and Wolfenbuttel. The most popular journeys include Hanover to Bad Harzburg with the RE10, Bad Harzburg/Goslar to Braunschweig with the RB42/43, Braunschweig to Uelzen with the RB47, and Lueneburg to Dannenberg on the RB32.

FAQs: Trains from Hamburg to Magdeburg

FAQs: Travel by train from Hamburg to Magdeburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Magdeburg.

Cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Magdeburg can start from as little as $14 (€11) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hamburg to Magdeburg is $60 (€48); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Hamburg to Magdeburg train travel time is 2 h 26 min for the 120 mile (194 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Hamburg to Magdeburg leaves at 12: 33 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Hamburg to Magdeburg leaves at 11: 22 PM.

There are 8 trains a day from Hamburg to Magdeburg which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Hamburg to Magdeburg train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Hamburg to Magdeburg to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 22 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Hamburg Hbf, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Magdeburg Hbf, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Magdeburg from Hamburg is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Hamburg to Magdeburg by train is June.

You have options as you can travel to Magdeburg from Hamburg 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Hamburg to Magdeburg

Hamburg

Magdeburg

The major train station for departures in Hamburg is Hamburg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hamburg Hbf for your trip from Hamburg to Magdeburg.

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