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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major Swiss and European collections from medieval works to modern and contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$173
Average price
$218
Fastest journey
7 h 58 m
Average duration
8 h 32 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
573 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Magdeburg to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Magdeburg to Zurich will cost around $218 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $173.
Of the 6 trains that leave Magdeburg for Zurich on Fri, Jun 19, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 573 km distance in an average of 8 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 58 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 9 h 24 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 Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 356 miles (573 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$172 Average price | $134 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 Zurich:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Zurich costing on average $134 (€109).
A bus is $98 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Zurich costing on average $172 (€139).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 52m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
Tickets start at around $172 (€139) compared to roughly $209 (€169) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 8h 52m versus 8h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Magdeburg to Zurich trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2044 · ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 8:03 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 7h57 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105+ IC 2044 | Delayed 6:58 AM 8:03 AMMagdeburg Hbf | 7h57 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IC 2432 · ICE 371 · IC 779 | On time 9:02 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 7h58 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 371+ IC 2432 · IC 779 | Delayed 7:57 AM 9:02 AMMagdeburg Hbf | 7h58 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IC 2046 · ICE 73 · IC 581 | On time 10:04 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 8h22 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IC 2046 · ICE 597 · ICE 107 · IC 781 | On time 10:04 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 7h56 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 73+ IC 2046 · IC 581 | Delayed 9:53 AM 10:04 AMMagdeburg Hbf | 8h22 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107+ IC 2046 · IC 781 | Delayed 8:58 AM 10:04 AMMagdeburg Hbf | 7h56 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
IC 2430 · ICE 373 | On time 11:01 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 7h59 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373+ IC 2430 | Delayed 9:57 AM 11:01 AMMagdeburg Hbf | 7h59 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Magdeburg to Zurich run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $54 (€44) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 356 miles (573 km) distance in 7h 56m.
Distance 356 miles (573 km) |
Average train duration 8h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 7h 56m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or adding 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxis and leave small change in cafes if service was good.
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