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Compare train and bus for Magdeburg to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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€21 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Leipzig:
A train is $0.18 (€0.14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Magdeburg to Leipzig costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Leipzig 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 Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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