How to travel from Leipzig to Magdeburg

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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Magdeburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 62 miles (101 km)

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€24

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€9

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1h 52m

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1h 22m

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2h 8m

Average total duration

1h 38m

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from Leipzig to Magdeburg

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

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train

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

Deutsche BahnIC 2048
10:41AM1h15
Leipzig Hbf
11:56AMMagdeburg Hbf
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:20AM2h15
Leipzig, Hbf
09:35AMMagdeburg, ZOB
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnIC 2234
03:42PM1h11
Leipzig Hbf
04:53PMMagdeburg Hbf
$161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2046
08:41AM1h15
Leipzig Hbf
09:56AMMagdeburg Hbf
$221One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2440
12:41PM1h15
Leipzig Hbf
01:56PMMagdeburg Hbf
$221One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2442
02:41PM1h15
Leipzig Hbf
03:56PMMagdeburg Hbf
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:00PM1h35
Leipzig, Hbf
03:35PMMagdeburg, ZOB
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:25PM2h05
Leipzig, Hbf
06:30PMMagdeburg, ZOB
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:50AM1h40
Leipzig, Hbf
08:30AMMagdeburg, ZOB
$121One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Magdeburg.

FAQs

You can get to Magdeburg from Leipzig 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Magdeburg is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Magdeburg:

Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $11 (€10).

The quickest way to travel between Leipzig and Magdeburg is by train, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 1 h 35 min.

You should expect to travel around 62 miles (100 km) between Leipzig and Magdeburg.

The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Magdeburg is:

  • 8 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Leipzig and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Magdeburg:

  • Buses most often depart from Leipzig at Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg at Magdeburg, ZOB.
  • Trains from Leipzig to Magdeburg most often leave from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leipzig to Magdeburg:

  • You can travel by bus between Leipzig and Magdeburg with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Leipzig to Magdeburg tickets for $7 (€6) on Omio.
  • You can travel by train to Magdeburg from Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Leipzig to Magdeburg tickets for $11 (€10) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Leipzig to Magdeburg with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to Magdeburg with FlixBus with 8 direct buses per day.
  • You can find 7 direct trains per day to take to Magdeburg with Deutsche Bahn.

Direct services to Magdeburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Magdeburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Hamburg, Paris or Prague. 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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