How to travel from Ingolstadt to Magdeburg, Germany

The distance between Ingolstadt and Magdeburg is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Ingolstadt to Magdeburg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Nuernberg Hbf, plane

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Magdeburg Hbf.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €450($455)
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Train

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then Halle(Saale)Hbf and then to Magdeburg Hbf.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Würzburg Main Station and then to Magdeburg Central Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Magdeburg.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance449km (279 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ingolstadt and Magdeburg

There are several options for getting from Ingolstadt to Magdeburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €450 ($455).

The distance between Ingolstadt and Magdeburg is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Ingolstadt and Magdeburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ingolstadt to Magdeburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €450 ($455).

The cheapest way to travel between Ingolstadt and Magdeburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Magdeburg. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ingolstadt to Magdeburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuernberg Hbf and Halle(Saale)Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, ÖBB Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, VGN, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and Abellio run train services between Ingolstadt and Magdeburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Ingolstadt and Magdeburg. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ingolstadt to Magdeburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Würzburg Main Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de and EuroClub run regular bus services between Ingolstadt and Magdeburg. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ingolstadt to Magdeburg. We recommend that you take the train to München Hbf and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Magdeburg Hbf. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Ingolstadt and Magdeburg. The distance is around 449km (279 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ingolstadt to Magdeburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ingolstadt and Magdeburg

Transport options from Ingolstadt to Magdeburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nuernberg Hbf, plane + 5 similar
2h 35m
€450($455)
every 3 hours431km (268 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€270($270)
every 3 hours568km (353 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane3h 55m
€300($300)
hourly760km (472 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane4h 45m
€205($205)
hourly750km (466 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane4h 45m
€310($310)
hourly709km (440 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane5h 30m
€315($315)
every 3 hours953km (592 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€155($155)
hourly458km (284 miles)
Train via Nürnberg Hbf4h 40m
€70($70)
every 2 hours446km (277 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
€55($55)
twice a week731km (454 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€59($59)
on demand449km (279 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