How to travel from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg

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Compare bus and train for Karlsruhe to Magdeburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 257 miles (415 km)

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€81

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€43

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6h 19m

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5h 49m

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9h 13m

Average total duration

8h 43m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
07:45PM11h20
Karlsruhe
07:05AMMagdeburg
$481One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
07:45PM11h20
Karlsruhe
07:05AMMagdeburg
$481One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
07:45PM11h20
Karlsruhe
07:05AMMagdeburg
$481One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
06:15AM12h05
Karlsruhe
06:20PMMagdeburg
$491One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Magdeburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Magdeburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg is a train with an average price of $37 (€29).

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

A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg costing on average $37 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg is by train with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 20m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg is approximately 257 miles (415 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Magdeburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Magdeburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Centrotrans Eurolines to go to Magdeburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Paris, Prague, Hamburg. 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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