How to travel from Magdeburg to Wolfsburg, Germany

The distance between Magdeburg and Wolfsburg is around 77km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 55min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Magdeburg to Wolfsburg 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 WolfsburgMagdeburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Wolfsburg Hbf.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
Operated by

Abellio

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Bus

Take the bus to Brunswick central station and then to Wolfsburg Hbf.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Wolfsburg.

  • Duration55min
  • Distance89km (56 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Magdeburg and Wolfsburg

There are several options for getting from Magdeburg to Wolfsburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 55min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €15 ($15).

The distance between Magdeburg and Wolfsburg is around 77km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Magdeburg and Wolfsburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 55min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Magdeburg to Wolfsburg is to drive which takes around 55min and will set you back approx €15 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Magdeburg and Wolfsburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Magdeburg and Wolfsburg. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Magdeburg and Wolfsburg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 15m.

Abellio, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Magdeburg and Wolfsburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Wolfsburg. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Magdeburg to Wolfsburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brunswick central station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

FlixBus, metronom and enno run regular bus services between Magdeburg and Wolfsburg. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2hrs 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 Wolfsburg. We recommend that you take the train to Wolfsburg Hbf. instead which will take 1h 15m.

The closest major airport to Wolfsburg is Hannover Airport (HAJ) (HAJ) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Wolfsburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) 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 Wolfsburg. The distance is around 89km (56 miles) by road and it will take around 55min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Magdeburg to Wolfsburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Magdeburg to Wolfsburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Magdeburg and Wolfsburg

Transport options from Magdeburg to Wolfsburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
hourly77km (48 miles)
Bus
2hrs
€8($8)
every 4 hours134km (83 miles)
Drive
55min
€15($15)
on demand89km (56 miles)

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Airports near Wolfsburg

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

HAJ
Hannover Airport (HAJ)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Wolfsburg
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Wolfsburg
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Wolfsburg