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Compare train and bus for Bamberg to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bamberg to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €65, while a train costs an average of €124.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€65 Average price Cheapest | €124 Average price | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Magdeburg:
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Magdeburg costing on average €124.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Tickets start at around €65 compared to roughly €51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-13.57. The journey takes 6h 45m versus 3h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Bamberg to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bamberg to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:40 PM8h00Bamberg9:40 PMMagdeburg€391One-way0 transfers
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- 1:40 PM8h00Bamberg9:40 PMMagdeburg€391One-way0 transfers
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- 1:40 PM8h00Bamberg9:40 PMMagdeburg€391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Magdeburg:
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Magdeburg costing on average €124.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bamberg and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Trains mostly depart from Bamberg and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Magdeburg by train.
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