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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 prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 flight costs an average of €87.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€59 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €114 Average price |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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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.

You can get between Magdeburg and Frankfurt am Main 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Frankfurt am Main from Magdeburg is by taking a train, which costs on average $16 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main:
Taking a train costs $5 (€4) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $20 (€18).
A train is $73 (€66) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $89 (€80) from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main.
The fastest way to get to Frankfurt am Main from Magdeburg is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Getting to Frankfurt am Main by bus takes 6 h 15 min on average.
Train takes 3 h 34 min on average.
The Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main distance is around 188 miles (303 km).
The average frequency per day from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main is:
- Around 10 buses per day.
- 9 flights a day.
- 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, train 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 Frankfurt am Main:
- Most travelers board their bus from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
The following travel companies offer services from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main:
- FlixBus can take you to Frankfurt am Main by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main for $20 (€18).
- Travel with Lufthansa or Lufthansa Cityline (2) for flights to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $94 (€85).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for trains to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).
Yes, there are direct routes from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct buses per day to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus.
- You can find 8 direct flights per day to take to Frankfurt am Main with Lufthansa Cityline (2).
Direct services to Frankfurt am Main tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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