How to travel from Magdeburg to Siegen, Germany

The distance between Magdeburg and Siegen is around 445km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Magdeburg to Siegen 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 Leipzig/Halle Flughafen, plane

Take the train to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Siegburg Bf and then to Siegen Hbf.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Train

Take the train to Gießen Bahnhof and then to Siegen Hbf.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dortmund Hbf and then to Siegen Koblenzer Straße.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Siegen.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance445km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Magdeburg and Siegen

There are several options for getting from Magdeburg to Siegen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Magdeburg and Siegen is around 445km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Magdeburg and Siegen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Magdeburg to Siegen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Magdeburg and Siegen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Magdeburg and Siegen. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Magdeburg to Siegen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gießen Bahnhof. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn and HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH run train services between Magdeburg and Siegen. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 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 Siegen. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Magdeburg to Siegen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dortmund Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus and EuroClub run regular bus services between Magdeburg and Siegen. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m 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 Siegen. We recommend that you take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and then to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 then fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Cologne Bonn (CGN) then take the train to Siegen Hbf. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Siegen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Siegen. Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) 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 Siegen. The distance is around 445km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Magdeburg to Siegen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Magdeburg and Siegen

Transport options from Magdeburg to Siegen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen, plane + 1 similar
3h 50m
€280($280)
every 4 hours621km (386 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€145($145)
hourly727km (452 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€80($80)
3 times a week449km (279 miles)
Train via Fulda Bahnhof7hrs
€80($80)
once daily552km (343 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€30($30)
once daily470km (292 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€74($74)
on demand445km (276 miles)

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Airports near Siegen

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Siegen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Siegen
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Siegen