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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 $72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 37m. 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 $72, while a train costs an average of $110.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$110 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration Fastest 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Aachen costing on average $110 (€90).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 33m.
Tickets start at around $110 (€90) compared to roughly $92 (€75) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.23 (€-14.90). The journey takes 6h 7m 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 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 $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Aachen costing on average $110 (€90).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 33m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
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