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How to travel from Magdeburg to Vienna

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Magdeburg to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €101.

Distance: 342 miles (551 km)

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€116

Average price

€48

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Cheapest

€167

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9h 40m

Average total duration

9h 10m

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30m

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13h 26m

Average total duration

12h 56m

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4h 20m

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1h 20m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.3kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Austrian Airlines

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from Magdeburg to Vienna

How to get from Magdeburg to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
11:05AM12h25
Magdeburg
11:30PMVienna
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
11:05AM12h25
Magdeburg
11:30PMVienna
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
07:25PM10h55
Magdeburg
06:20AMVienna
$761One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Ourbus
11:45AM12h15
Magdeburg
12:00AMVienna
$601One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:20PM13h00
Magdeburg
04:20AMVienna
$901One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:45PM14h00
Magdeburg
10:45AMVienna
$911One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Magdeburg to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Magdeburg to Vienna.

FAQs

You can get from Magdeburg to Vienna 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Vienna from Magdeburg is by taking a bus, which costs on average $36 (€32).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Magdeburg to Vienna:

A bus is $73 (€66) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Vienna costing on average $109 (€98).

A bus is $8 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Vienna costing on average $44 (€40).

The fastest way from Magdeburg to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 40 min.

There are alternative travel options to Vienna that take longer:

Getting to Vienna by bus takes 9 h 55 min on average.

Getting to Vienna by train takes 7 h 37 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 341 miles (550 km) between Magdeburg and Vienna.

The average frequency per day from Magdeburg to Vienna is:

  • 8 buses a day.
  • 40 flights a day.
  • 17 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Vienna from Magdeburg as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Magdeburg to Vienna:

  • Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Magdeburg to Vienna depart from Magdeburg, ZOB to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

The following travel companies offer services from Magdeburg to Vienna:

  • Travel with FlixBus or Ourbus to go to Vienna by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Magdeburg to Vienna tickets on Omio for $36 (€32).
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines or Eurowings for flights to Vienna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Austrian Airlines Magdeburg to Vienna tickets on Omio for $112 (€101).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB | InterCity to go to Vienna by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Magdeburg to Vienna tickets on Omio for $44 (€40).

Yes, there are direct routes from Magdeburg to Vienna with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 2 direct buses per day to Vienna with FlixBus.
  • You can find 5 direct flights per day to Vienna with.

Direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Your trip from Magdeburg to Vienna doesn't have to end in Vienna. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg or Munich. If you’d like to add Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg or Munich to your Magdeburg to Vienna tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Vienna today!

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