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Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen K20
Major modern art museum with important works by Klee, Picasso and the postwar avant-garde; one of the city’s core cultural highlights.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
7 h 36 m
Average duration
7 h 36 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Magdeburg to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Magdeburg to Düsseldorf will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 2 trains that leave Magdeburg for Düsseldorf on Mon, May 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 349 km distance in an average of 7 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 36 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 7 h 36 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 Magdeburg to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Düsseldorf:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Düsseldorf costing on average $56 (€45).
A bus is $181 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Düsseldorf costing on average $221 (€179).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
The journey is about 33m faster (4h 10m by train vs 4h 43m by car) and roughly $21 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($56 (€45) vs $77 (€63)). 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 Magdeburg to Düsseldorf trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:40 AM Magdeburg | 7h36 | 3:16 PM Düsseldorf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Magdeburg | 7h36 | 4:16 PM Düsseldorf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Magdeburg to Düsseldorf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 216 miles (349 km) distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 216 miles (349 km) |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 12:22 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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Major modern art museum with important works by Klee, Picasso and the postwar avant-garde; one of the city’s core cultural highlights.
Leading fine arts museum covering painting, sculpture, decorative arts and glass, with broad collections from old masters to modern art.
Contemporary art branch in the Ständehaus, known for large-scale installations and the striking glass-domed architecture.
The historic old town is packed with lanes, squares and heritage buildings, making it the essential area for first-time visitors on foot.
Düsseldorf’s famous boulevard lined with luxury shops, trees and canal views; a classic walking route and one of the city’s best-known scenes.
Popular riverside promenade ideal for strolling, skyline views and sunset photos, linking the old town with the MedienHafen area.
Düsseldorf’s signature top-fermented dark beer, copper-brown and pleasantly bitter. It is the city’s most iconic drink and traditionally served in small glasses in the Altstadt.
A classic Rhineland pot roast, usually beef marinated for days in a sweet-sour sauce often enriched with raisins or beet syrup. It is one of the region’s best-known celebratory dishes.
A traditional Rhineland dish of black pudding served with mashed potatoes and apple sauce; the name means 'Heaven and Earth' for apples from trees and potatoes from the ground.
Celebrated fine-dining restaurant in Kaiserswerth with a long reputation for refined French-influenced cuisine and polished service in an elegant setting.
Well-known brewery restaurant serving classic Altbier and robust local cooking in a long-established, convivial beer-hall atmosphere.
Historic Altstadt brewpub famous for fresh Altbier and classic Düsseldorf fare such as Halve Hahn and hearty Rhineland dishes. Lively, traditional, and atmospheric.
Moderate for Germany. Mid-range hotels and dining cost more than smaller cities, but local transit and casual meals are reasonable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares and tip small amounts at cafés only if service was good.
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