- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$159
Average price
$189
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 34 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
750 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Magdeburg to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Magdeburg to Paris will cost around $189 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $159.
It's difficult to get from Magdeburg to Paris without transferring at least once.
IC 2432 · ICE 371 · ICE 9514
IC 2042 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
16404 · ICE 279 · ICE 9590
2042+
9450
IC 2432 · ICE 371 · ICE 9514
IC 2042 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
16404 · ICE 279 · ICE 9590
2042+
9450Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight 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 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 466 miles (750 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$200 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price | $199 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Paris:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Paris costing on average $139 (€114).
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Paris costing on average $200 (€164).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 12h 57m.
You'll arrive about 2h 17m sooner (7h 43m by train vs 10h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $200 (€164) compared to roughly $199 (€163) 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.
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 Magdeburg to Paris trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2046 · ICE 73+ TGV 9592 | On time 10:05 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 8h11 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
16416 · ICE 375+ TGV 9560 | On time 12:33 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 8h09 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
IC 2042 · ICE 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 6:02 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 8h04 | 2:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
2042+ 9450 | 6:02 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 10h03 | 4:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
16404 · ICE 279 · ICE 9590 | On time 6:33 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 8h18 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
IC 2432 · ICE 371 · ICE 9514 | On time 9:02 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 7h50 | 4:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Magdeburg to Paris run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $103 (€84) but you can travel from only $55 (€45) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 466 miles (750 km) distance in 7h 41m.
Distance 466 miles (750 km) |
Average train duration 7h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€84) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 41m |
First train 1:02 AM |
Last train 11:07 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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A Historic neighborhood mixing elegant mansions, boutiques, galleries, and lively streets. Popular with both locals and visitors for wandering.
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The iconic Paris loaf with a crisp crust and chewy crumb, central to daily meals and protected by French baking tradition.
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