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Compare train, bus, and flight for Magdeburg to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€58 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Magdeburg to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Magdeburg to Cologne
Travel to Cologne 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 Magdeburg to Cologne.
There are 3 travel options from Magdeburg to Cologne: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Magdeburg is by taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Magdeburg to Cologne:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Magdeburg to Cologne costing on average $21 (€19).
A train is $33 (€29) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Cologne costing on average $52 (€47).
The fastest way to get to Cologne from Magdeburg is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes 7 h 5 min on average.
Getting to Cologne by train takes 4 h 8 min on average.
The Magdeburg to Cologne distance is around 216 miles (349 km).
The average frequency per day from Magdeburg to Cologne is:
- 5 buses a day.
- 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Magdeburg to Cologne:
- Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Magdeburg to Cologne depart from Magdeburg Hbf to Cologne Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Magdeburg to Cologne:
- You can travel to Cologne from Magdeburg by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $21 (€19) with FlixBus from Magdeburg to Cologne.
- You can travel by train between Magdeburg and Cologne with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Magdeburg to Cologne tickets for $20 (€18) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Magdeburg to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 4 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cologne from Magdeburg.
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