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Compare bus and train 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 $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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$27 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Leipzig to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:50 AM1h40Leipzig7:30 AMMagdeburg$91One-way0 transfers
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5:50 AM1h40Leipzig7:30 AMMagdeburg$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:50 AM1h40Leipzig7:30 AMMagdeburg$91One-way0 transfers
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6:20 AM2h15Leipzig8:35 AMMagdeburg$121One-way0 transfers
8:55 PM2h00Leipzig10:55 PMMagdeburg$121One-way0 transfers
4:05 AM2h10Leipzig6:15 AMMagdeburg$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Magdeburg:
A bus is $0.64 (€0.51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Magdeburg costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Magdeburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Magdeburg by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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