- 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
CHF40
Average price
CHF51
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamm to Magdeburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamm to Magdeburg will cost around CHF51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF40.
It's difficult to get from Hamm to Magdeburg without transferring at least once.
ICE 545 · IC 2441
ICE 543 · IC 2443
ICE 547 · 80297
ICE 845 · 80357
ICE 849 · 80367
ICE 547 · 80297
ICE 549 · 80299
ICE 847 · 80361
ICE 845 · 80357
ICE 941 · 80373Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamm to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from CHF19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. 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 CHF19, and a train costs an average of CHF16.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF41 Average price | CHF27 Average price Cheapest | CHF47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Hamm to Magdeburg:
A bus is CHF14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamm to Magdeburg costing on average CHF41.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
The journey is about 26m faster (3h 3m by train vs 3h 29m by car) and roughly CHF6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF41 vs CHF47). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:04 PM Hamm | 2h53 | 8:57 PM Magdeburg | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:44 PM Hamm | 3h10 | 9:54 PM Magdeburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:11 PM Hamm | 2h43 | 9:54 PM Magdeburg | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:06 PM Hamm | 3h30 | 11:36 PM Magdeburg | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:11 PM Hamm | 3h21 | 12:32 AM Magdeburg | 1 transfer | |
ICE 543 · IC 2443 | Delayed 6:25 AM 8:04 AMHamm (Westf) Hbf | 3h50 | 11:54 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 845 · 80357 | Delayed 7:29 AM 9:11 AMHamm (Westf) Hbf | 3h22 | 12:33 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 545 · IC 2441 | Delayed 8:25 AM 10:04 AMHamm (Westf) Hbf | 3h50 | 1:54 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 847 · 80361 | Delayed 9:29 AM 11:11 AMHamm (Westf) Hbf | 3h22 | 2:33 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 547 · 80297 | Delayed 10:27 AM 12:06 PMHamm (Westf) Hbf | 3h20 | 3:26 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 849 · 80367 | Delayed 11:29 AM 1:11 PMHamm (Westf) Hbf | 3h22 | 4:33 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 549 · 80299 | Delayed 12:27 PM 2:06 PMHamm (Westf) Hbf | 3h20 | 5:26 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 941 · 80373 | Delayed 1:29 PM 3:11 PMHamm (Westf) Hbf | 3h22 | 6:33 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 641 · 80375 | Delayed 2:27 PM 4:06 PMHamm (Westf) Hbf | 3h29 | 7:35 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Hamm to Magdeburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF16 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF16 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 10:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 28 days |
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 Hamm 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 Hamm to Magdeburg trains use the Hamm(Westf) to Magdeburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Magdeburg-Buckau. Use this guide to compare Hamm and Magdeburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamm(Westf) 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: Heinrich, Domino's, Isenbeck Deele, Asia Bistro Lotus Hamm
Wi-Fi is available at Hamm(Westf). ATMs are available at Hamm(Westf).
Ticket office support is available at Hamm(Westf). Information desks are available at Hamm(Westf).
Luggage storage is available at Hamm(Westf). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamm(Westf): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamm(Westf): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamm(Westf).
Nearby hotels include Mercure.
Bockum-Hövel is 4 km from Hamm city centre. Public transport options include:
Bockum-Hövel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Bockum-Hövel. ATMs are available at Bockum-Hövel.
Ticket office support is available at Bockum-Hövel. Information desks are available at Bockum-Hövel.
Luggage storage is available at Bockum-Hövel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bockum-Hövel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bockum-Hövel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bockum-Hövel.
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.
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