How to travel from Augsburg to Magdeburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Augsburg to Magdeburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Augsburg to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr624 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr624, while a flight costs an average of kr3474.

Distance: 261 miles (421 km)

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kr3474

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kr624

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kr629

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kr603

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4h 17m

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2h 17m

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17h 36m

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17h 6m

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30m

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5h 13m

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4h 43m

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4h 35m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Magdeburg is a bus with an average price of kr624.

This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Magdeburg:

A bus is kr5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Magdeburg costing on average kr629.

A bus is kr2850 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Magdeburg costing on average kr3474.

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Magdeburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 17m.

Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 13m.

Bus takes on average 17h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Augsburg and Magdeburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Augsburg to Magdeburg among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 18m sooner (2h 17m by flight vs 4h 35m by car). Tickets start at around kr3474 compared to roughly kr603 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Augsburg to Magdeburg

How to get from Augsburg to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Augsburg to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:25 PM16h40
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    3:05 PMMagdeburg, ZOB
    kr5611One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:25 PM16h40
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    3:05 PMMagdeburg, ZOB
    kr5611One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH109 · LH156
    3:00 PM3h00
    Munich Airport
    6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    kr37811One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1626 · ICE 1506 · IC 2032
    1:47 PM5h07
    Augsburg Hbf
    6:54 PMMagdeburg Hbf
    kr8751One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1580 · ICE 502 · 16136
    4:43 PM5h12
    Augsburg Hbf
    9:55 PMMagdeburg Hbf
    kr8991One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1004 · IC 2446+Bayerische Regiobahn86704
    2:46 PM5h11
    Augsburg Hbf
    7:57 PMMagdeburg Hbf
    kr9791One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM18h25
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    4:45 AMMagdeburg, ZOB
    kr5771One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 AM21h10
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    8:30 AMMagdeburg, ZOB
    kr7481One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE1508 · DE6777
    5:50 AM17h30
    Munich Airport
    11:20 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    kr30341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE1490 · DE6777
    4:50 PM6h30
    Munich Airport
    11:20 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    kr31131One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE1130 · DE6777
    3:20 PM8h00
    Munich Airport
    11:20 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    kr31131One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Augsburg to Magdeburg

Travel to Magdeburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Augsburg to Magdeburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Augsburg and Magdeburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Magdeburg is a bus with an average price of kr624.

This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Magdeburg:

A bus is kr5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Magdeburg costing on average kr629.

A bus is kr2850 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Magdeburg costing on average kr3474.

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Magdeburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 17m.

Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 13m.

Bus takes on average 17h 36m.

The distance from Augsburg to Magdeburg is approximately 261 miles (421 km).
The average frequency per day from Augsburg to Magdeburg is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Augsburg and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Augsburg to Magdeburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Augsburg Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Augsburg to Magdeburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Magdeburg by train.
Omio customers who travel from Augsburg to Magdeburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Paris, Prague, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Magdeburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Magdeburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore the main attractions and enjoy the cultural offerings in Magdeburg, spending about two to three days is generally sufficient.

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