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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 an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a train costs an average of $141.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration 10h 54m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg costing on average $141 (€118).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 24m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (5h 33m by train vs 5h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $141 (€118) compared to roughly $97 (€82) 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.
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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.
7:35 AM 14h05 Karlsruhe 9:40 PM Magdeburg $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:35 AM 14h05 Karlsruhe 9:40 PM Magdeburg $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:35 AM 14h05 Karlsruhe 9:40 PM Magdeburg $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:05 PM 14h55 Karlsruhe 4:00 AM Magdeburg $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg:
A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg costing on average $141 (€118).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 24m.
- 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 to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Magdeburg by train.
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