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Compare train and bus for Gera to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gera to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a bus costs an average of €43.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€43 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Gera to Magdeburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around €43 compared to roughly €27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€15. The journey takes 5h 33m versus 2h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Gera to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gera to Magdeburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:28 AM 2h26 Gera 8:54 AM Magdeburg Find prices1 transfer
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6:28 AM 2h26 Gera 8:54 AM Magdeburg Find prices1 transfer
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5:17 AM 2h38 Gera 7:55 AM Magdeburg Find prices1 transfer8:01 AM 2h53 Gera 10:54 AM Magdeburg Find prices1 transfer10:01 AM 2h53 Gera 12:54 PM Magdeburg Find prices1 transfer
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- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gera and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus) and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Trains mostly depart from Gera-Langenberg and arrive in Magdeburg-Neustadt station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
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