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Compare train and bus for Friedrichshafen to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a train costs an average of $159.
Distance: 323 miles (520 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$159 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 42m Average total duration Fastest 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Friedrichshafen to Magdeburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Magdeburg:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Magdeburg costing on average $159.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
Tickets start at around $159 compared to roughly $114 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$45. The journey takes 7h 12m versus 7h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Friedrichshafen to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Friedrichshafen 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 Friedrichshafen to Magdeburg:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Magdeburg costing on average $159.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Friedrichshafen and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Friedrichshafen Stadt and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Magdeburg by train.
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