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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $842.
Distance: 303 miles (489 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$151 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $842 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rotterdam to Magdeburg
Compare the available ways to get from Rotterdam to Magdeburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Magdeburg:
A bus is $90 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Magdeburg costing on average $151 (€127).
A bus is $780 (€655) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Magdeburg costing on average $842 (€706).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€52) compared to roughly $124 (€104) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€53). The journey takes 8h 42m versus 5h 35m 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.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:00 PM 9h40 Rotterdam 2:40 AM Magdeburg $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:00 PM 9h40 Rotterdam 2:40 AM Magdeburg $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:00 PM 9h40 Rotterdam 2:40 AM Magdeburg $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:55 PM 11h35 Rotterdam 7:30 AM Magdeburg $64 1 One-way 0 transfers9:50 PM 13h10 Rotterdam 11:00 AM Magdeburg $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Magdeburg:
A bus is $90 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Magdeburg costing on average $151 (€127).
A bus is $780 (€655) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Magdeburg costing on average $842 (€706).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Magdeburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Magdeburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Magdeburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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