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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $142.
Distance: 342 miles (551 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Magdeburg:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Magdeburg costing on average $93 (€76).
A bus is $140 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Magdeburg costing on average $200 (€163).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 820 · RJ 668 · RJ 1298+
ICE 110012:28 AM13h29Vienna Hbf1:57 PMMagdeburg Hbf$771One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
RJ 820 · RJ 668 · RJ 1298+
ICE 110012:28 AM13h29Vienna Hbf1:57 PMMagdeburg Hbf$771One-way4 transfers
Fastest
ICE 1228 · ICE 1600 · IC 20366:13 AM8h41Vienna Hbf2:54 PMMagdeburg Hbf$1471One-way2 transfers
Other options
RJ 820+
REX 2+
RJ 1298+
ICE 80012:28 AM13h29Vienna Hbf1:57 PMMagdeburg Hbf$771One-way4 transfers
RJ 256 · RJ 176+
IC 24447:10 AM10h47Vienna Hbf5:57 PMMagdeburg Hbf$951One-way2 transfers
RJ 820 · RJ 668 · RJ 1298+
ICE 110012:02 AM13h55Vienna Airport1:57 PMMagdeburg Hbf$1071One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Magdeburg:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Magdeburg costing on average $93 (€76).
A bus is $140 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Magdeburg costing on average $200 (€163).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Magdeburg by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Magdeburg by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
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