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Compare train and bus for Groningen to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 224 miles (362 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$107 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Groningen to Magdeburg
Compare the available ways to get from Groningen to Magdeburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Magdeburg:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Magdeburg costing on average $107.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
Tickets start at around $107 compared to roughly $97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$9. The journey takes 5h 29m versus 4h 30m 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 Groningen to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:55 PM10h45Groningen2:40 AMMagdeburg$501One-way0 transfers
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3:55 PM10h45Groningen2:40 AMMagdeburg$501One-way0 transfers
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3:55 PM10h45Groningen2:40 AMMagdeburg$501One-way0 transfers
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4:55 PM10h45Groningen3:40 AMMagdeburg$581One-way0 transfers
12:30 AM11h40Groningen12:10 PMMagdeburg$611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Magdeburg:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Magdeburg costing on average $107.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen, Centraal Station and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Trains mostly depart from Groningen Europapark and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Magdeburg by train.
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