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Compare bus and train for Magdeburg to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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$41 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Magdeburg to Berlin
How to get from Magdeburg to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:35 AM1h40Magdeburg, ZOB10:15 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:10 PM1h50Magdeburg, ZOB5:00 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus4:50 AM1h35Magdeburg, ZOB6:25 AMBerlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee)$201One-way0 transfers
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16932 · ICE 19039:41 AM1h52Magdeburg Hbf11:33 AMBerlin Hbf$631One-way1 transfer
7372510:12 AM1h45Magdeburg Hbf11:57 AMBerlin Hbf$711One-way0 transfers
737239:12 AM1h45Magdeburg Hbf10:57 AMBerlin Hbf$711One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:10 PM2h25Magdeburg, ZOB5:35 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:45 PM2h00Magdeburg, ZOB12:45 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:50 AM1h55Magdeburg, ZOB6:45 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Berlin:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Berlin costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Berlin as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ODEG to go to Berlin by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ODEG.
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