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Compare bus, train, and flight for Magdeburg to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 38m. 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 $35, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$96 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Magdeburg to Aachen:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Aachen costing on average $96 (€78).
A bus is $483 (€395) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Aachen costing on average $531 (€435).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
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How to get from Magdeburg to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:40 PM11h05Magdeburg9:45 AMAachen$541One-way0 transfers
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10:40 PM11h05Magdeburg9:45 AMAachen$541One-way0 transfers
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10:40 PM11h05Magdeburg9:45 AMAachen$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Aachen:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Aachen costing on average $96 (€78).
A bus is $483 (€395) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Aachen costing on average $531 (€435).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Aachen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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