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Compare train and bus for Magdeburg to Schönefeld
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Schönefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Schönefeld:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Schönefeld costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Schönefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $28 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 2h 56m versus 1h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Magdeburg to Schönefeld
How to get from Magdeburg to Schönefeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Schönefeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:05 AM3h00Magdeburg7:05 AMSchönefeld$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:05 AM3h00Magdeburg7:05 AMSchönefeld$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:45 PM2h50Magdeburg11:35 PMSchönefeld$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:10 PM2h55Magdeburg5:05 PMSchönefeld$261One-way0 transfers
- 1:10 PM2h55Magdeburg4:05 PMSchönefeld$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Schönefeld:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Schönefeld costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Schönefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Schönefeld 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 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schönefeld by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schönefeld by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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