How to travel from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,077 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 1,077, while a flight costs an average of Kč 3,467.

Distance: 188 miles (303 km)

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Bus
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Driving

Kč 2,237

Average price

Kč 1,077

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Cheapest

Kč 3,467

Average price

Kč 1,589

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 30m

Average total duration

4h 0m

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30m

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8h 25m

Average total duration

7h 55m

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30m

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3h 0m

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Fastest

1h 0m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

4h 32m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.8kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of Kč 1,077.

This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is Kč 1,161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average Kč 2,237.

A bus is Kč 2,391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average Kč 3,467.

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 30m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Magdeburg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 32m sooner (4h 0m by train vs 4h 32m by car). Tickets start at around Kč 2,237 compared to roughly Kč 1,589 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:35 PM11h25
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    1:00 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    Kč 1,1421One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:35 PM11h25
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    1:00 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    Kč 1,1421One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH157
    6:40 PM1h00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    7:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    Kč 2,6881One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:10 AM6h50
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    12:00 PMFrankfurt South station
    Kč 1,6221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · ICE 797
    9:48 AM3h51
    Magdeburg Hbf
    1:39 PMFrankfurt South station
    Kč 1,7661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · ICE 797
    9:48 AM4h04
    Magdeburg Hbf
    1:52 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    Kč 1,8171One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:10 AM8h35
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    5:45 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    Kč 1,5311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:40 AM8h55
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    6:35 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    Kč 1,5311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:10 AM8h05
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    5:15 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    Kč 1,5441One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH159
    6:20 AM1h00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    7:20 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    Kč 2,6881One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH153
    10:25 AM1h00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    11:25 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    Kč 3,5971One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Magdeburg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of Kč 1,077.

This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is Kč 1,161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average Kč 2,237.

A bus is Kč 2,391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average Kč 3,467.

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 30m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

The distance from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 188 miles (303 km).
The average frequency per day from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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