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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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$40 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dresden to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Magdeburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Magdeburg:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Magdeburg costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Magdeburg by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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