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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $534.
Distance: 342 miles (551 km)
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$222 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $534 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Magdeburg
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Magdeburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Magdeburg:
A bus is $153 (€128) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Magdeburg costing on average $222 (€186).
A bus is $464 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Magdeburg costing on average $534 (€446).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
Tickets start at around $222 (€186) compared to roughly $157 (€132) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$64 (-€54). The journey takes 8h 26m versus 8h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Magdeburg
How to get from Vienna to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 AM12h15Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)3:40 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$551One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 AM12h15Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)3:40 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$551One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- OS2838:30 AM1h10Vienna International Airport9:40 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$1731One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 204 · EC 278+
IC 2448+
RJ 17212:10 PM9h29Vienna Hbf9:39 PMMagdeburg Hbf$741One-way3 transfers
RJX 166 · EC 114 · ICE 1502 · 163361:28 PM9h10Vienna10:38 PMMagdeburg Hbf$791One-way3 transfers- RJX 168 · ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 163403:28 PM9h14Vienna12:42 AMMagdeburg Hbf$851One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM10h30Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:15 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM11h30Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz9:35 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$641One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM12h15Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz9:30 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$681One-way1 transfer
EW2004+
EW27558:25 AM7h00Vienna International Airport3:25 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1981One-way1 transfer- EW8003+EW27558:25 AM5h30Vienna International Airport1:55 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2221One-way1 transfer
- EW2757 · EW80074:05 PM5h45Vienna International Airport9:50 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Magdeburg:
A bus is $153 (€128) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Magdeburg costing on average $222 (€186).
A bus is $464 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Magdeburg costing on average $534 (€446).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
- Around 55 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Smartwings, TAP Portugal to go to Magdeburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, agilis, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Magdeburg by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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