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4.6Travel Information between Cologne and Magdeburg
 Distance | 216 miles (349 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $20 - $55 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $20 (€18) • 7 h 15 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $55 (€50) • 1 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 216 miles (349 km) by train or bus to Magdeburg from Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Cologne to Magdeburg.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne 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 Cologne to Magdeburg.
There are 2 ways to get from Cologne to Magdeburg: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Magdeburg is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Magdeburg:
Taking a bus costs $36 (€32) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $55 (€50) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Magdeburg from Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 7 h 15 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 12 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 216 miles (349 km) from Cologne to Magdeburg.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Magdeburg is:
- 6 buses per day.
- 6 flights per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cologne to Magdeburg as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Magdeburg:
- Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Cologne to Magdeburg depart from Cologne Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Magdeburg:
- You can go to Magdeburg from Cologne by bus with FlixBus or Wupsi. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $20 (€18) with FlixBus from Cologne to Magdeburg on Omio.
- You can go to Magdeburg from Cologne by plane with Eurowings. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $55 (€50) with Eurowings from Cologne to Magdeburg on Omio.
- You can travel between Cologne and Magdeburg by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $20 (€18) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Magdeburg.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Magdeburg with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 4 direct buses per day.
- Direct flight available with 3 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Magdeburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cologne and Magdeburg.
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