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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 prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 224 miles (362 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$101 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Magdeburg:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Magdeburg costing on average $101 (€81).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
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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$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:55 PM10h45Groningen2:40 AMMagdeburg$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:55 PM10h45Groningen2:40 AMMagdeburg$521One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:55 PM10h45Groningen3:40 AMMagdeburg$601One-way0 transfers
12:30 AM11h40Groningen12:10 PMMagdeburg$631One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Magdeburg:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Magdeburg costing on average $101 (€81).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
- Around 7 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NL to go to Magdeburg by train.
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