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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. 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 $47, while a flight costs an average of $572.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $572 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Magdeburg to Aachen
Compare the available ways to get from Magdeburg to Aachen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Aachen:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Aachen costing on average $85.
A bus is $526 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Aachen costing on average $572.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 10h 36m.
Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6. The journey takes 5h 27m versus 5h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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10:04 AM 6h03 Magdeburg 4:07 PM Aachen $108 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
10:04 AM 6h03 Magdeburg 4:07 PM Aachen $108 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
1:23 AM 5h53 Magdeburg 7:16 AM Aachen $158 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
12:04 PM 6h03 Magdeburg 6:07 PM Aachen $108 1 One-way 1 transfer2:04 PM 6h03 Magdeburg 8:07 PM Aachen $108 1 One-way 1 transfer4:04 PM 6h03 Magdeburg 10:07 PM Aachen $108 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Aachen:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Aachen costing on average $85.
A bus is $526 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Aachen costing on average $572.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 10h 36m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Aachen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Aachen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aachen by train.
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