How to travel from Erfurt to Magdeburg

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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Magdeburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt 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 2h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $68.

Distance: 83 miles (134 km)

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Driving

$68

Average price

$34

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Cheapest

$29

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2h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 36m

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30m

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7h 39m

Average total duration

7h 9m

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2h 14m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Magdeburg is a bus with an average price of $34.

This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Magdeburg:

A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Magdeburg costing on average $68.

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Magdeburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Erfurt and Magdeburg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Erfurt to Magdeburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 38m sooner (1h 36m by train vs 2h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Erfurt to Magdeburg

How to get from Erfurt to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Erfurt to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:09 PM3h46
    Erfurt Hbf
    11:55 PMMagdeburg, ZOB
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:09 PM3h46
    Erfurt Hbf
    11:55 PMMagdeburg, ZOB
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 934 · IC 2430
    9:10 AM1h44
    Erfurt Hbf
    10:54 AMMagdeburg Hbf
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 602 · 16116
    9:25 AM2h30
    Erfurt Hbf
    11:55 AMMagdeburg Hbf
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 932 · IC 2038
    11:10 AM1h44
    Erfurt Hbf
    12:54 PMMagdeburg Hbf
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 600 · 16120
    11:25 AM2h30
    Erfurt Hbf
    1:55 PMMagdeburg Hbf
    $831One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Magdeburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Erfurt and Magdeburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Magdeburg is a bus with an average price of $34.

This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Magdeburg:

A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Magdeburg costing on average $68.

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Magdeburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 39m.

The distance from Erfurt to Magdeburg is approximately 83 miles (134 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Magdeburg is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Magdeburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erfurt to Magdeburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Magdeburg by train.
Omio customers who travel from Erfurt to Magdeburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Paris, Prague, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Magdeburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Magdeburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore the main attractions and enjoy the cultural offerings in Magdeburg, spending about two to three days is generally sufficient.

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