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 $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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Driving

$29

Average price

$11

Average price

Cheapest

$22

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 19m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 7m

Average total duration

1h 37m

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30m

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2h 9m

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(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Magdeburg is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Magdeburg costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Magdeburg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leipzig and Magdeburg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leipzig to Magdeburg among Omio's users.

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from Leipzig to Magdeburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:20 AM2h15
    Leipzig, Hbf
    9:35 AMMagdeburg, ZOB
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:20 AM2h15
    Leipzig, Hbf
    9:35 AMMagdeburg, ZOB
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2238
    7:42 AM1h12
    Leipzig Hbf
    8:54 AMMagdeburg Hbf
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2046
    8:41 AM1h15
    Leipzig Hbf
    9:56 AMMagdeburg Hbf
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2044
    6:40 AM1h16
    Leipzig Hbf
    7:56 AMMagdeburg Hbf
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn16108
    6:21 AM1h34
    Leipzig Hbf
    7:55 AMMagdeburg Hbf
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:55 PM1h35
    Leipzig, Hbf
    9:30 PMMagdeburg, ZOB
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 PM1h40
    Leipzig, Hbf
    3:40 PMMagdeburg, ZOB
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 AM2h00
    Leipzig, Hbf
    7:15 AMMagdeburg, ZOB
    $131One-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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leipzig and Magdeburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Magdeburg is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Magdeburg costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Magdeburg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 37m.

The distance from Leipzig to Magdeburg is approximately 62 miles (101 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Magdeburg is:
  • 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Magdeburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Magdeburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Magdeburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Magdeburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Magdeburg with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Magdeburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Prague, Hamburg, Berlin Brandenburg Airport. 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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