How to travel from Magdeburg to Dusseldorf, Germany

The distance between Magdeburg and Dusseldorf is around 425km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Magdeburg to Dusseldorf by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+
train
+

Train to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen, plane

Take the train to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Hannover Hbf and then to Duesseldorf Hbf.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Dortmund central bus station and then to Düsseldorf central bus station.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Düsseldorf.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Magdeburg and Dusseldorf

There are several options for getting from Magdeburg to Dusseldorf by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Magdeburg and Dusseldorf is around 425km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (218 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Magdeburg and Dusseldorf by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Magdeburg to Dusseldorf is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Magdeburg and Dusseldorf, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Magdeburg and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Magdeburg and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 4h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regional, WestfalenBahn GmbH and National Express run train services between Magdeburg and Dusseldorf. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Magdeburg and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Magdeburg to Dusseldorf. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dortmund central bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de, Karat-S, EuroClub and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Magdeburg and Dusseldorf. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m 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 Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and then to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 then fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Dusseldorf (DUS). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Dusseldorf is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Dusseldorf. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Magdeburg to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Magdeburg to Dusseldorf

Compare travel optionsbetween Magdeburg and Dusseldorf

Transport options from Magdeburg to Dusseldorf
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen, plane + 4 similar
3h 35m
€220($220)
every 4 hours610km (379 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€190($190)
every 30 mins653km (406 miles)
Train to Hannover Hbf, plane4hrs
€345($345)
hourly645km (401 miles)
Train to Uelzen, plane4h 10m
€200($200)
hourly613km (381 miles)
Train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, plane4h 20m
€130($130)
hourly689km (428 miles)
Train + 3 similar
3h 55m
€135($135)
hourly425km (264 miles)
Train to Düsseldorf Hbf4h 10m
€100($100)
once daily425km (264 miles)
Train to Wuppertal Hbf4h 30m
€105($105)
5 times a day426km (265 miles)
Train via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof4h 55m
€85($85)
every 2 hours426km (265 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€33($33)
once daily440km (273 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€57($57)
on demand433km (269 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Magdeburg and Dusseldorf

Train operators

Airlines

Bus companies

Airports near Dusseldorf

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

DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Dusseldorf
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Dusseldorf