4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Berlin to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Berlin to Magdeburg
Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Magdeburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Magdeburg:
A bus is $34 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Magdeburg costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (1h 40m by train vs 2h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Magdeburg
How to get from Berlin to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Magdeburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 154011:49 PM1h33Berlin Hbf1:22 AMMagdeburg Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 154011:49 PM1h33Berlin Hbf1:22 AMMagdeburg Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 9446:39 AM1h19Berlin Hbf7:58 AMMagdeburg Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 5507:41 PM1h20Berlin Hbf9:01 PMMagdeburg Hbf$261One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5407:32 PM1h25Berlin Hbf8:57 PMMagdeburg Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
- 737363:12 PM1h35Berlin-Charlottenburg4:47 PMMagdeburg Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:40 AM1h50Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)1:30 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:40 PM1h55Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)12:35 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:15 PM2h20Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten)12:35 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$141One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 24
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 27
Oct 28
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Magdeburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Magdeburg:
A bus is $34 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Magdeburg costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Magdeburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Magdeburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Berlin to Magdeburg: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
