How to travel from Berlin to Magdeburg, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Magdeburg is around 142km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Berlin to Magdeburg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Magdeburg Hbf.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Magdeburg central bus station.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
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Drive

Drive to Magdeburg.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance153km (95 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Magdeburg

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Magdeburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Berlin and Magdeburg is around 142km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (79 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Berlin and Magdeburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Magdeburg is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Magdeburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Magdeburg. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Magdeburg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Abellio and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH run train services between Berlin and Magdeburg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Magdeburg. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Magdeburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Magdeburg. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Magdeburg. We recommend that you take the train to Magdeburg Hbf. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Magdeburg is Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Magdeburg. Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) and Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Magdeburg. The distance is around 153km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Magdeburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Berlin to Magdeburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Magdeburg

Transport options from Berlin to Magdeburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 10m
€40($40)
every 4 hours142km (88 miles)
Train via Wusterwitz, Bahnhof1h 40m
€30($30)
hourly143km (89 miles)
Bus
1h 45m
€11($11)
hourly147km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€21($21)
on demand153km (95 miles)

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Airports near Magdeburg

The following major airports near Magdeburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Magdeburg
BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
130km (80 miles) from Magdeburg
ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Magdeburg