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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 $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. 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 $15, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m 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 |
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 Hanover:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Hanover costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
FlixBus11:59 PM1h46Magdeburg, ZOB1:45 AMHanover Central Station$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:59 PM1h46Magdeburg, ZOB1:45 AMHanover Central Station$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 243011:01 AM1h22Magdeburg Hbf12:23 PMHanover Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 24329:02 AM1h23Magdeburg Hbf10:25 AMHanover Hbf$281One-way0 transfers
80354 · ICE 9429:28 AM2h00Magdeburg Hbf11:28 AMHanover Hbf$511One-way1 transfer
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9576811:33 AM2h09Magdeburg Hbf1:42 PMHanover Hbf$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:40 AM1h50Magdeburg, ZOB2:30 AMHanover Central Station$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:40 AM1h55Magdeburg, ZOB11:35 AMHanover Central Station$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM2h30Magdeburg, ZOB9:30 AMHanover Central Station$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Hanover:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Hanover costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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