Distance | 216 miles (349 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $32 - $172 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $32 (€28) • 7 h 10 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $172 (€150) • 1 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 216 miles (349 km) by bus, ferry, flight or train to Cologne from Magdeburg. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $32 (€28). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Magdeburg to Cologne.
There are 4 travel options from Magdeburg to Cologne: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Magdeburg and Cologne is by taking a bus with an average price of $32 (€28).
This is compared to other travel options to Cologne:
Taking a bus is about $140 (€122) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $172 (€150) for this trip.
Taking a bus is usually $18 (€16) less than taking a train to Cologne, which costs on average $50 (€44) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Cologne from Magdeburg is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Cologne can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 7 h 10 min of travel time.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 4 h 44 min of travel time.
The distance from Magdeburg to Cologne is approximately 216 miles (349 km).
The average frequency per day from Magdeburg to Cologne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Cologne from Magdeburg as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Magdeburg to Cologne:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Magdeburg to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Magdeburg to Cologne with the following travel companies:
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 from Magdeburg to Cologne.
Before traveling from Magdeburg to Cologne, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Magdeburg to Cologne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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