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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. 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 bus costs an average of €54, while a flight costs an average of €437.
Distance: 324 miles (523 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€126 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest | €437 Average price | €100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Magdeburg
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Magdeburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Magdeburg:
A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Magdeburg costing on average €126.
A bus is €383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Magdeburg costing on average €437.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 11h 42m.
Tickets start at around €126 compared to roughly €100 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€25. The journey takes 6h 31m versus 6h 6m 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 Brussels to Magdeburg
How to get from Brussels to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:15 PM 16h45 Brussels 11:00 AM Magdeburg €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:15 PM 16h45 Brussels 11:00 AM Magdeburg €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:40 PM 13h00 Brussels 3:40 AM Magdeburg €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:55 AM 15h20 Brussels 4:15 PM Magdeburg €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
12:20 AM 13h45 Brussels 2:05 PM Magdeburg €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:20 PM 13h45 Brussels 1:05 PM Magdeburg €52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Magdeburg:
A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Magdeburg costing on average €126.
A bus is €383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Magdeburg costing on average €437.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 11h 42m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Sas Airways, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal, Austrian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Magdeburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Magdeburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
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