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Compare train and bus for Bayreuth to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bayreuth to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a train costs an average of €129.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€39 Average price Cheapest | €129 Average price | €44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bayreuth to Magdeburg
Compare the available ways to get from Bayreuth to Magdeburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Magdeburg:
A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Magdeburg costing on average €129.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 4h 0m versus 3h 11m 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 Bayreuth to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bayreuth to Magdeburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:03 AM 4h52 Bayreuth 2:55 PM Magdeburg €73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:03 AM 4h52 Bayreuth 2:55 PM Magdeburg €73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:03 AM 4h52 Bayreuth 2:55 PM Magdeburg €73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Magdeburg:
A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Magdeburg costing on average €129.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bayreuth and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bayreuth, Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Trains mostly depart from Bayreuth Hbf 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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