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Compare train and bus for Hanover to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Hanover to Magdeburg:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Magdeburg costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Hanover to Magdeburg
How to get from Hanover to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:15 PM2h00Hanover Central Station5:15 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:15 PM2h00Hanover Central Station5:15 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 244112:37 PM1h17Hanover Hbf1:54 PMMagdeburg Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 20359:36 AM1h21Hanover Hbf10:57 AMMagdeburg Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
IC 244310:37 AM1h17Hanover Hbf11:54 AMMagdeburg Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
IC 24458:37 AM1h17Hanover Hbf9:54 AMMagdeburg Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:25 AM1h40Hanover Central Station5:05 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 AM1h45Hanover Central Station4:45 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 PM2h25Hanover Central Station10:40 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Magdeburg:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Magdeburg costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Magdeburg by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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