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Compare train and bus for Görlitz to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Görlitz to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €51, while a train costs an average of €51.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€51 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train 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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Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€0. The journey takes 3h 53m versus 3h 33m 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 Görlitz to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Görlitz to Magdeburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:13 AM 3h43 Görlitz 11:56 AM Magdeburg €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:13 AM 3h43 Görlitz 11:56 AM Magdeburg €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:13 AM 3h43 Görlitz 11:56 AM Magdeburg €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:43 AM 5h07 Görlitz 12:50 PM Magdeburg €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Görlitz and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Görlitz, Busbahnhof and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Trains mostly depart from Görlitz station and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Magdeburg by train.
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