How to travel from Hamburg to Magdeburg

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Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Magdeburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 121 miles (195 km)

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$55

Average price

$28

Average price

Cheapest

3h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 36m

Average total duration

4h 6m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Hamburg to Magdeburg

How to get from Hamburg to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Hamburg to Magdeburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 787 · IC 2037
10:13AM2h44
Hamburg Harburg
12:57PMMagdeburg Hbf
$501One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:30PM5h50
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
01:20AMMagdeburg, ZOB
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 601 · 16937
11:49AM2h26
Hamburg Hbf
02:15PMMagdeburg Hbf
$761One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 789 · IC 2039
12:13PM2h44
Hamburg Harburg
02:57PMMagdeburg Hbf
$451One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1905 · S1
10:52AM2h53
Hamburg Hbf
01:45PMMagdeburg Hbf
$591One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 587 · IC 2441
11:13AM2h41
Hamburg Harburg
01:54PMMagdeburg Hbf
$581One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:30AM6h30
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
01:00PMMagdeburg, ZOB
$311One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:30PM7h10
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
10:40PMMagdeburg, ZOB
$291One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:35PM7h20
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
06:55AMMagdeburg, ZOB
$301One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Magdeburg

Travel to Magdeburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Magdeburg.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Magdeburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Magdeburg is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Magdeburg:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Magdeburg costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Magdeburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 26m.

Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The distance from Hamburg to Magdeburg is approximately 121 miles (195 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Magdeburg is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Magdeburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Magdeburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Metronom to go to Magdeburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Magdeburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Magdeburg with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Magdeburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Paris, Prague, Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Magdeburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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