How to travel from Siegen to Magdeburg, Germany

The distance between Siegen and Magdeburg is around 441km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Siegen 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Magdeburg Hbf.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Giessen then Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Magdeburg Hbf.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dortmund Hbf and then to Magdeburg ZOB.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Magdeburg.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance441km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Siegen and Magdeburg

There are several options for getting from Siegen to Magdeburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Siegen and Magdeburg is around 441km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Siegen and Magdeburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Siegen to Magdeburg is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Siegen and Magdeburg, 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 Siegen and Magdeburg. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Siegen to Magdeburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Giessen and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Abellio run train services between Siegen and Magdeburg. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Siegen and Magdeburg. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Siegen to Magdeburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dortmund Hbf. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

FlixBus and EuroClub run regular bus services between Siegen and Magdeburg. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Siegen to Magdeburg. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Magdeburg Hbf. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Siegen and Magdeburg. The distance is around 441km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Siegen to Magdeburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Siegen and Magdeburg

Transport options from Siegen to Magdeburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4hrs
€235($235)
every 2 hours552km (343 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane4h 45m
€265($265)
every 2 hours651km (405 miles)
Train to Siegburg Bf, plane4h 55m
€145($145)
hourly735km (457 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane5h 25m
€225($225)
every 2 hours752km (467 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane5h 45m
€230($230)
every 2 hours782km (486 miles)
Train to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf, plane5h 50m
€175($175)
hourly800km (497 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane5h 50m
€295($295)
every 2 hours815km (507 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 10m
€90($90)
twice daily449km (279 miles)
Train via Hagen Hauptbahnhof5h 35m
€100($100)
every 4 hours477km (297 miles)
Train via Giessen6h 45m
€70($70)
twice daily513km (319 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€30($30)
4 times a week471km (293 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€73($73)
on demand441km (274 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