Travel Information from Erfurt to Magdeburg
| 82 miles (133 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $14 - $20 | |
| Bus • $14 (€13) • 3 h 8 min | |
| Train • $20 (€18) • 1 h 24 min | |
| FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 82 miles (133 km) by train or bus between Erfurt and Magdeburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Erfurt to Magdeburg.
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How to get from Erfurt to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Erfurt and Magdeburg including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Magdeburg is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $14 (€13) compared to other travel options to Magdeburg:
Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Magdeburg from Erfurt is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 24 min.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Getting to Magdeburg by bus takes 3 h 8 min on average.
The Erfurt to Magdeburg distance is around 82 miles (133 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Magdeburg is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and 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 Erfurt to Magdeburg:
- Most travelers take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Erfurt to Magdeburg:
- You can go to Magdeburg from Erfurt by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $14 (€13) with FlixBus from Erfurt to Magdeburg on Omio.
- You can take a train from Erfurt to Magdeburg with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Start Deutschland GmbH or Abellio GmbH. Cheap tickets can be found for $20 (€18) with Deutsche Bahn from Erfurt to Magdeburg.
Yes, there are direct routes from Erfurt to Magdeburg with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct train to Magdeburg with Start Deutschland GmbH with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services to Magdeburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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