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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Dortmund to Magdeburg:
A bus is $46 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Magdeburg costing on average $72 (€72).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
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How to get from Dortmund to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:00 AM5h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf3:05 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:00 AM5h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf3:05 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 945 · IC 20436:47 PM3h07Dortmund Hbf9:54 PMMagdeburg Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 947 · 803858:47 PM3h45Dortmund Hbf12:32 AMMagdeburg Hbf$531One-way1 transfer
- ICE 145 · IC 204912:15 PM3h39Dortmund Hbf3:54 PMMagdeburg Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
- ICE 645 · 803837:47 PM3h49Dortmund Hbf11:36 PMMagdeburg Hbf$581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM5h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf5:05 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM6h35Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf9:25 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 PM6h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf4:45 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Magdeburg:
A bus is $46 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Magdeburg costing on average $72 (€72).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Magdeburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Magdeburg by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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