How to travel from Magdeburg to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Magdeburg and Berlin is around 143km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Magdeburg to Berlin by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BerlinMagdeburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn Regional+ 3 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin central bus station.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance153km (95 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Magdeburg and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Magdeburg to Berlin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).

The distance between Magdeburg and Berlin is around 143km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (79 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Magdeburg and Berlin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Magdeburg to Berlin is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Magdeburg and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Magdeburg and Berlin. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Magdeburg and Berlin with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Abellio and Dutch Railways run train services between Magdeburg and Berlin. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Magdeburg and Berlin. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Magdeburg and Berlin with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 50m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de, Racic Eurobus and EuroClub run regular bus services between Magdeburg and Berlin. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Magdeburg to Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) 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 Magdeburg and Berlin. The distance is around 153km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Magdeburg to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Magdeburg to Berlin

Compare travel optionsbetween Magdeburg and Berlin

Transport options from Magdeburg to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
€30($30)
every 30 mins143km (89 miles)
Bus
1h 50m
€12($12)
4 times a day145km (90 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€21($21)
on demand153km (95 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

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

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin