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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$55 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:20 AM4h55Magdeburg, ZOB12:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
16936 · ICE 253211:41 AM2h31Magdeburg Hbf2:12 PMHamburg Hbf$991One-way1 transfer
Other options
16932 · ICE 25349:41 AM2h32Magdeburg Hbf12:13 PMHamburg Hbf$991One-way1 transfer
S1 · ICE 170010:10 AM3h02Magdeburg Hbf1:12 PMHamburg Hbf$991One-way1 transfer
S1 · ICE 17028:10 AM3h02Magdeburg Hbf11:12 AMHamburg Hbf$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:35 AM5h55Magdeburg, ZOB2:30 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM6h25Magdeburg, ZOB10:10 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM6h50Magdeburg, ZOB10:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Hamburg:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Hamburg costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus and train 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, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx, metronom to go to Hamburg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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