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Compare bus and train 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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 121 miles (195 km)

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Driving

$58

Average price

$25

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Cheapest

$44

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 57m

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30m

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4h 36m

Average total duration

4h 6m

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3h 10m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Magdeburg is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Magdeburg costing on average $58 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Magdeburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hamburg and Magdeburg including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Magdeburg among Omio's users.

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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 1081 · ICE 1541
    9:51 PM6h44
    Hamburg Hbf
    4:35 AMMagdeburg Hbf
    $191One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1081 · ICE 1541
    9:51 PM6h44
    Hamburg Hbf
    4:35 AMMagdeburg Hbf
    $191One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 607 · 16949
    5:50 PM2h25
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:15 PMMagdeburg Hbf
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 901 · 16957
    9:45 PM3h01
    Hamburg Hbf
    12:46 AMMagdeburg Hbf
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1707 · S1
    10:50 PM5h55
    Hamburg Hbf
    4:45 AMMagdeburg Hbf
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn14443 · 14401 · IC 2031+metronom81945
    11:36 PM7h21
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:57 AMMagdeburg Hbf
    $311One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM4h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    9:25 PMMagdeburg, ZOB
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM5h50
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    1:20 AMMagdeburg, ZOB
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 AM6h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:15 PMMagdeburg, ZOB
    $321One-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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Magdeburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Magdeburg is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Magdeburg costing on average $58 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Magdeburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 6m.

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 bus and train 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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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