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Compare train and bus 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 $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 46m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Karlsruhe to Magdeburg:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg costing on average $95 (€78).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Magdeburg
How to get from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 · FlixBus10:05 AM11h20Karlsruhe Hbf9:25 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 AM11h20Karlsruhe Hbf9:25 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 200 · ICE 690 · IC 204910:59 AM4h56Karlsruhe Hbf3:55 PMMagdeburg Hbf$1541One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 74 · IC 204910:37 AM5h18Karlsruhe Hbf3:55 PMMagdeburg Hbf$1541One-way1 transfer
- ECE 8 · IC 24418:37 AM5h17Karlsruhe Hbf1:54 PMMagdeburg Hbf$2151One-way1 transfer
- ICE 376 · 164217:59 AM5h29Karlsruhe Hbf1:28 PMMagdeburg Hbf$2261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM11h20Karlsruhe Hbf9:05 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 PM14h40Karlsruhe Hbf4:45 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM15h10Karlsruhe Hbf3:05 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg costing on average $95 (€78).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Magdeburg by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ecolines.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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