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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $100, while a flight costs an average of $168.
Distance: 363 miles (585 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price | $220 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Basel to Magdeburg:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Magdeburg costing on average $100.
A bus is $106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Magdeburg costing on average $168.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Bus takes on average 16h 26m.
Tickets start at around $100 compared to roughly $220 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $120. The journey takes 7h 23m versus 6h 34m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Magdeburg
How to get from Basel to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM16h25Basel, Bahnhof3:05 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM16h25Basel, Bahnhof3:05 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U251929:05 PM1h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:35 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1041One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain · FlixTrain+FlixBus8:44 AM13h56Basel Bad Bhf10:40 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$681One-way2 transfers- ICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 798 · IC 20499:16 AM6h38Basel SBB3:54 PMMagdeburg Hbf$1661One-way3 transfers
- ICE 372 · IC 243110:16 AM6h41Basel SBB4:57 PMMagdeburg Hbf$1661One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM18h20Basel, Bahnhof1:00 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM16h35Basel, Bahnhof9:25 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$581One-way2 transfers
- U211893:00 PM1h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg4:30 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1061One-way0 transfers
- U211876:20 AM1h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:50 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1171One-way0 transfers
- 21942 · ICE 840+U211893:00 PM8h32EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:32 PMMagdeburg Hbf$1401One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Magdeburg:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Magdeburg costing on average $100.
A bus is $106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Magdeburg costing on average $168.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Bus takes on average 16h 26m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Magdeburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Magdeburg by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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