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Compare train and bus for Magdeburg to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Hamburg:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Hamburg costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (2h 43m by train vs 3h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $43 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.
Travel optionsfrom Magdeburg to Hamburg
How to get from Magdeburg to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:20 AM4h55Magdeburg, ZOB12:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:20 AM4h55Magdeburg, ZOB12:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- S1 · ICE 1468:10 AM2h43Magdeburg Hbf10:53 AMHamburg-Bergedorf$861One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 16930 · ICE 768:41 AM2h48Magdeburg Hbf11:29 AMHamburg Hbf$591One-way1 transfer
- ICE 944 · ICE 6868:00 AM2h57Magdeburg Hbf10:57 AMHamburg Hbf$671One-way1 transfer
- S1 · ICE 25049:10 AM3h00Magdeburg Hbf12:10 PMHamburg Hbf$971One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:35 AM6h25Magdeburg, ZOB3:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM6h25Magdeburg, ZOB10:10 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM6h51Magdeburg, ZOB6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Hamburg:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Hamburg costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom to go to Hamburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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