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Compare train and bus for Chemnitz to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. 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 $34, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Magdeburg:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Magdeburg costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 4h 47m versus 2h 26m 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 Chemnitz to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:50 PM6h40Chemnitz8:30 PMMagdeburg$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:50 PM6h40Chemnitz8:30 PMMagdeburg$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:55 PM6h35Chemnitz7:30 PMMagdeburg$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:50 AM7h50Chemnitz2:40 PMMagdeburg$301One-way0 transfers
- 3:55 PM7h00Chemnitz10:55 PMMagdeburg$321One-way0 transfers
- 2:55 PM7h00Chemnitz9:55 PMMagdeburg$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Magdeburg:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Magdeburg costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Magdeburg by train.
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