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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 303 miles (489 km)
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€90 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest |
7h 18m Average total duration Fastest 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Magdeburg:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Magdeburg costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Magdeburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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