- 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 on Sep 18
$91
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$112
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 43 m
Trains on Sep 18
4
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Magdeburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Magdeburg will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 4 trains from Nuremberg to Magdeburg, including 4 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 300 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 53 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 Nuremberg to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $448.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$116 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $448 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Nuremberg to Magdeburg:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Magdeburg costing on average $116 (€95).
A bus is $382 (€313) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Magdeburg costing on average $448 (€367).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
You'll arrive about 1h 6m sooner (2h 56m by train vs 4h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $116 (€95) compared to roughly $68 (€56) 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 Nuremberg to Magdeburg trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 602 · 16116 | On time 8:05 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h50 | 11:55 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1102 · IC 2048 | On time 8:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h21 | 11:57 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1602 · IC 2038 | On time 9:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h19 | 12:55 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 600 · 16120 | On time 10:05 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h50 | 1:55 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1100 · IC 2440 | On time 10:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h21 | 1:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Magdeburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 186 miles (300 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 186 miles (300 km) |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:21 PM |
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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 Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Magdeburg trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Magdeburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg 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: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Nürnberg-Steinbühl 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: Sushi glas, Afterwork, Mike's Bar & Restaurant, Museumscafé Arte
Wi-Fi is available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl. ATMs are available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl. Information desks are available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl.
Nearby hotels include Motel One Nürnberg-Plärrer, Art-Hotel City, Gasthof Schwänlein, Hotel Keiml.
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
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.
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