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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 an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Magdeburg costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (1h 28m by train vs 1h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- FlixBus3:25 AM1h40Hanover Central Station5:05 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:25 AM1h40Hanover Central Station5:05 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 24458:37 AM1h30Hanover Hbf10:07 AMMagdeburg Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 5539:22 AM1h32Hanover Hbf10:54 AMMagdeburg Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
- IC 244310:37 AM1h35Hanover Hbf12:12 PMMagdeburg Hbf$451One-way0 transfers
- ICE 55511:22 AM1h32Hanover Hbf12:54 PMMagdeburg Hbf$481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:40 AM2h20Hanover Central Station1:00 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:45 AM2h20Hanover Central Station9:05 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 $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Magdeburg costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses 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 to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Regional to go to Magdeburg by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity.
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