The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Magdeburg
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$252
Fastest journey
9 h 10 m
Average duration
9 h 13 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
551 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Magdeburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Magdeburg will cost around $252 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Magdeburg without transferring at least 3 times.
EC 204 · EC 278+
RJ 386+
IC 244812:10 PM9h47Vienna Hbf9:57 PMMagdeburg Hbf$771One-way3 transfers
EC 1210 · ICE 1080 · IC 20315:13 PM13h45Vienna Hbf6:58 AMMagdeburg Hbf$1101One-way2 transfers
RJX 187 · ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 163403:28 PM9h15Vienna Hbf12:43 AMMagdeburg Hbf$1111One-way3 transfers
ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 163403:13 PM9h30Vienna Hbf12:43 AMMagdeburg Hbf$1111One-way2 transfers
ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 163403:13 PM9h29Vienna Hbf12:42 AMMagdeburg Hbf$1111One-way2 transfers
RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 1502 · 163361:28 PM9h10Vienna Hbf10:38 PMMagdeburg Hbf$1431One-way3 transfers
RJX19916+
EC 114+
ICE 1502+
RE301:28 PM9h10Vienna Hbf10:38 PMMagdeburg Hbf$3211One-way3 transfers
RJX 187+
RJ 112+
ICE 1500+
RE303:28 PM9h14Vienna Hbf12:42 AMMagdeburg Hbf$3211One-way3 transfers
RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 163403:28 PM9h14Vienna Hbf12:42 AMMagdeburg Hbf$1111One-way3 transfers
RJX 187 · ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 163403:28 PM9h15Vienna Hbf12:43 AMMagdeburg Hbf$1111One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $141.
Distance: 342 miles (551 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Vienna to Magdeburg:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Magdeburg costing on average $93 (€76).
A bus is $139 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Magdeburg costing on average $200 (€163).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€76) compared to roughly $159 (€130) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $66 (€54). The journey takes 8h 39m versus 8h 7m 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.
Live departures
Vienna to Magdeburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Magdeburg trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 754+ RJX 262+ ICE 1006+ IC 2444 | On time 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 9h55 | 5:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 206 · EC 280+ RJ 176+ IC 2444 | On time 8:10 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h47 | 5:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 206 · EC 280 · RJ 176 · IC 2444 | On time 8:10 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h47 | 5:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 262 · ICE 1006 · IC 2444 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h29 | 5:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 262+ ICE 1006+ IC 2444 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h29 | 5:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 546+ EC 1216+ ICE 1506+ IC 2032 | On time 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 10h20 | 6:54 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 174+ IC 2446+ REX 7 · REX 1 | 8:41 AM Vienna Airport | 11h16 | 7:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19952+ ICE 118+ DB S3+ ICE 1506 | On time 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 9h52 | 6:54 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EC 1216 · ICE 1506 · IC 2032 | On time 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h41 | 6:54 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 1216+ ICE 1506+ IC 2032 | On time 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h41 | 6:54 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19912+ ICE 118+ DB S3+ ICE 1506 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h26 | 6:54 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJX 19952 · ICE 118 · S1 · ICE 1506 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h26 | 6:54 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJ 752+ RJX 60+ ICE 1004+ IC 2446 | On time 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 9h55 | 7:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 60+ ICE 1004+ IC 2446 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h29 | 7:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60 · ICE 1004 · IC 2446 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h29 | 7:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 640+ ICE 1214 · ICE 1504+ RE30 | 10:34 AM Vienna Airport | 10h49 | 9:23 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19976+ ICE 1214 · ICE 1504+ RE30 | 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 10h21 | 9:23 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 1504+ RE30 | On time 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h10 | 9:23 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 1504 · 16334 | On time 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h10 | 9:23 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 1504 · 16334 | 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h55 | 9:23 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19976+ ICE 1214 · ICE 1504+ RE30 | 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h55 | 9:23 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 702+ IC 2448 | On time 11:34 AM Vienna Airport | 10h23 | 9:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 750+ RJX 62+ ICE 1002+ IC 2448 | On time 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 9h55 | 9:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 204 · EC 278+ RJ 386+ IC 2448 | On time 12:10 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h47 | 9:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 62+ ICE 1002+ IC 2448 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h29 | 9:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 1002 · IC 2448 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h29 | 9:57 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 1502+ RE30 | 12:34 PM Vienna Airport | 10h04 | 10:38 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 1502+ RE30 | 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h41 | 10:38 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19956+ EC 114+ ICE 1502+ RE30 | 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 9h36 | 10:38 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 1502 · 16336 | 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h10 | 10:38 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19916+ EC 114+ ICE 1502+ RE30 | 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h10 | 10:38 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 1000+ RE30 | 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 10h18 | 11:52 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 1000+ RE30 | 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h55 | 11:52 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 858+ RJX 64+ ICE 1000+ RE30 | 2:02 PM Vienna Airport | 9h50 | 11:52 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 64 · ICE 1000 · 16338 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h24 | 11:52 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 64+ ICE 1000+ RE30 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h24 | 11:52 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 648+ RJ 112+ ICE 1500+ RE30 | 2:34 PM Vienna Airport | 10h08 | 12:42 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1212 · ICE 1500+ RE30+ REX 3 | Delayed 1:20 PM 2:41 PMVienna Airport | 10h01 | 12:42 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJX19918+ RJ 112+ ICE 1500+ RE30 | 3:02 PM Vienna Airport | 9h40 | 12:42 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 16340 | On time 3:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h30 | 12:43 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1212 · ICE 1500+ RE30 | On time 3:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h29 | 12:42 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 16340 | On time 3:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h29 | 12:42 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 187 · ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 16340 | 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h15 | 12:43 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 187+ RJ 112+ ICE 1500+ RE30 | 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h14 | 12:42 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 16340 | 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h14 | 12:42 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 1210 · ICE 1080 · IC 2031 | On time 5:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 13h45 | 6:58 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna to Magdeburg
Trains from Vienna to Magdeburg run on average 17 times per day, taking around 8h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 342 miles (551 km) distance in 8h 41m.
Distance 342 miles (551 km) |
Average train duration 8h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 8h 41m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Vienna to Magdeburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Vienna and Magdeburg from $44 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Vienna to Magdeburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna to Magdeburg
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
- Monday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hummels Brauhaus
- Pizza Hut
- ALEX
- Subway
- Hotel Stadtfeld
- ArtHOTEL Magdeburg
- Roter Stern
- ZAZA Bingöl Grill
- Vocelli Esskultur
- City Tele Cafe
- Bingöl Grill
- Pizza Haus
- Drachenhaus
- Eiscafe San Marco
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