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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $555.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $555 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Prague to Magdeburg:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Magdeburg costing on average $89 (€74).
A bus is $510 (€427) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Magdeburg costing on average $555 (€465).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€38) compared to roughly $82 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€31). The journey takes 5h 50m versus 3h 33m 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 Prague to Magdeburg
How to get from Prague to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:00 AM5h40Praha, ÚAN Florenc3:40 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:00 AM5h40Praha, ÚAN Florenc3:40 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LH1403+
LH1526:00 AM3h30Prague Vaclav Havel Airport9:30 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2691One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJ 174 · BUS 10174 · IC 24482:41 PM6h58Prague-Holešovice9:39 PMMagdeburg Hbf$331One-way2 transfers- R 680 · Os 28013 · S1 · IC 22484:47 PM7h06Prague hlavní nádraží11:53 PMMagdeburg Hbf$331One-way5 transfers
- RJ 176 · BUS 10176 · IC 244612:31 PM7h09Prague hlavní nádraží7:40 PMMagdeburg Hbf$331One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus6:00 PM5h55Praha, ÚAN Florenc11:55 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:55 AM5h35Prague, Central Train Station8:30 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM5h30Praha, ÚAN Florenc9:30 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$291One-way0 transfers
- LH1401 · LH1586:35 PM4h35Prague Vaclav Havel Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2011One-way1 transfer
- LH1397 · LH1582:20 PM8h50Prague Vaclav Havel Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2011One-way1 transfer
OS646 · OS2834:50 PM16h50Prague Vaclav Havel Airport9:40 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2011One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Magdeburg:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Magdeburg costing on average $89 (€74).
A bus is $510 (€427) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Magdeburg costing on average $555 (€465).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Magdeburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Magdeburg by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
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