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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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Leipzig:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Leipzig costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
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How to get from Magdeburg to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:10 AM1h40Magdeburg9:50 AMLeipzig$121One-way0 transfers
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8:10 AM1h40Magdeburg9:50 AMLeipzig$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:10 AM1h40Magdeburg9:50 AMLeipzig$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:20 PM1h55Magdeburg6:15 PMLeipzig$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Leipzig:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Leipzig costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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