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Compare train and bus for Magdeburg to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Magdeburg to Hanover
Compare the available ways to get from Magdeburg to Hanover, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Hanover:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Hanover costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 31m by train vs 1h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $27 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 Hanover
How to get from Magdeburg to Hanover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Hanover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
11:59 PM 1h46 Magdeburg, ZOB 1:45 AM Hanover Central Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:59 PM 1h46 Magdeburg, ZOB 1:45 AM Hanover Central Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 944
8:00 AM 1h28 Magdeburg Hbf 9:28 AM Hanover Hbf $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 2046
9:47 AM 1h35 Magdeburg Hbf 11:22 AM Hanover Hbf $33 1 One-way 0 transfers - ICE 942
10:00 AM 1h28 Magdeburg Hbf 11:28 AM Hanover Hbf $36 1 One-way 0 transfers - 16408 · ICE 642
8:33 AM 1h55 Magdeburg Hbf 10:28 AM Hanover Hbf $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
12:40 AM 1h50 Magdeburg, ZOB 2:30 AM Hanover Central Station $13 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:45 PM 2h25 Magdeburg, ZOB 6:10 PM Hanover Central Station $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:00 AM 2h30 Magdeburg, ZOB 9:30 AM Hanover Central Station $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Hanover:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Hanover costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Hanover 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 Hanover Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanover by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hanover by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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