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Compare train, bus, and flight for Duisburg to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. 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 $36, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Duisburg to Magdeburg:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Magdeburg costing on average $48 (€40).
A bus is $516 (€422) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Magdeburg costing on average $558 (€457).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
Flight takes on average 4h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Duisburg to Magdeburg
How to get from Duisburg to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Duisburg to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain+
FlixBus8:51 AM6h14Duisburg Hbf3:05 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixTrain+
FlixBus8:51 AM6h14Duisburg Hbf3:05 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH75 · LH1563:10 PM2h45Dusseldorf Airport5:55 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5191One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixTrain+
FlixBus4:51 PM8h29Duisburg Hbf1:20 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$531One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus12:51 PM8h34Duisburg Hbf9:25 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$681One-way1 transfer
ICE 847 · IC 244110:08 AM3h46Duisburg Hbf1:54 PMMagdeburg Hbf$831One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 PM6h55Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz5:05 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$321One-way1 transfer
LH79+
LH1526:10 AM3h20Dusseldorf Airport9:30 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5191One-way1 transfer
LH4217+
LH1586:40 PM4h30Dusseldorf Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5191One-way1 transfer
LH1983 · LH121 · LH1586:05 PM5h05Cologne Bonn Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5301One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Magdeburg:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Magdeburg costing on average $48 (€40).
A bus is $516 (€422) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Magdeburg costing on average $558 (€457).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
Flight takes on average 4h 14m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Magdeburg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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