How to travel from Brandenburg to Magdeburg

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Compare bus and train for Brandenburg to Magdeburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brandenburg to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 44 miles (71 km)

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$19

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$17

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$23

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1h 14m

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1h 50m

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1h 10m

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The cheapest way to travel from Brandenburg to Magdeburg is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brandenburg to Magdeburg costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Brandenburg to Magdeburg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brandenburg and Magdeburg including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brandenburg to Magdeburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 26m faster (44m by train vs 1h 10m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€15) vs $23 (€18)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Brandenburg to Magdeburg

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

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

  • ODEG
    6:31 AM1h34
    Potsdam Hbf
    8:05 AMMagdeburg
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ODEG
    6:31 AM1h34
    Potsdam Hbf
    8:05 AMMagdeburg
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    12:19 AM1h02
    S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
    1:21 AMMagdeburg
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ODEG
    8:31 AM1h34
    Potsdam Hbf
    10:05 AMMagdeburg
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • ODEG
    10:31 AM1h34
    Potsdam Hbf
    12:05 PMMagdeburg
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • ODEG
    12:31 PM1h34
    Potsdam Hbf
    2:05 PMMagdeburg
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg to Magdeburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Brandenburg and Magdeburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Brandenburg to Magdeburg is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brandenburg to Magdeburg costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Brandenburg to Magdeburg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Brandenburg to Magdeburg is approximately 44 miles (71 km).
The average frequency per day from Brandenburg to Magdeburg is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brandenburg to Magdeburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brandenburg Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brandenburg to Magdeburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ODEG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Magdeburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brandenburg to Magdeburg with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with ODEG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Brandenburg 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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