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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $197.
Distance: 397 miles (640 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $197 Average price | $168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg 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 Warsaw to Magdeburg:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Magdeburg costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $141 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Magdeburg costing on average $197 (€161).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 48m.
Bus takes on average 9h 26m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $168 (€137) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $111 (€91). The journey takes 8h 56m versus 6h 36m 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 Warsaw to Magdeburg
How to get from Warsaw to Magdeburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Warsaw to Magdeburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:50 PM10h45Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni12:35 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:50 PM10h45Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni12:35 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus8:20 PM10h35Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni6:55 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus1:10 PM11h25Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 0112:35 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 PM11h05Warszawa, Metro Marymont 116:55 AMMagdeburg, ZOB$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM12h10Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni10:40 PMMagdeburg, ZOB$491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Magdeburg:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Magdeburg costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $141 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Magdeburg costing on average $197 (€161).
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 48m.
Bus takes on average 9h 26m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Magdeburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Magdeburg, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Magdeburg by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Magdeburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar to go to Magdeburg by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar.
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