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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Magdeburg

Composite routes from Cologne to Magdeburg

Cheapest
3 h 37 min
Car
429 km.
from $23

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
6h 40m
Twice daily
$43.26–$61.07
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
KLM
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
KLM
Website
3h 13m
Every day
$241.73–$1,399.49
Lufthansa
Website
3h 5m
Monday to Friday
$152.67–$547.07
Eurowings
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$62.34–$305.34
Train operators
Found: 7
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
ODEG
Website
Start Deutschland GmbH
Website
NS
Website
49 min
Hourly
$24.17–$59.80
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
32 min
Once daily
$31.81–$69.97
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
4h 3m
Every 4 hours
$89.06–$101.78
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
National Express
Website
38 min
Every 20 minutes
$12.72–$19.08
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
45 min
Once daily
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ODEG
Website
1h 46m
Hourly
$19.08–$26.72
+49 30 514 88 88 88
+49 30 514 88 88 88
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Start Deutschland GmbH
Website
1h 35m
4 times a week
+49 69 9 99 99 36 44
+49 69 9 99 99 36 44
Call
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
5h 10m
Once daily
$28.46
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Magdeburg?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Magdeburg is to rideshare which costs $24.32 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Magdeburg?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Magdeburg is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Magdeburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Magdeburg station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Magdeburg central bus station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Magdeburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Magdeburg Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Cologne to Magdeburg?

The distance between Cologne and Magdeburg is 438 km. The road distance is 431.3 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Magdeburg without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Magdeburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $76.09 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Magdeburg?

The train from Köln Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Magdeburg bus from?

Cologne to Magdeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Magdeburg train from?

Cologne to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Magdeburg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Magdeburg is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $76.09 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Magdeburg bus arrive?

Cologne to Magdeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Magdeburg train arrive?

Cologne to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Magdeburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Magdeburg is 431 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Cologne to Magdeburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Magdeburg?

Book your Cologne to Magdeburg train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Magdeburg?

There are 499+ hotels available in Magdeburg. Prices start at $37.11 per night.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Magdeburg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Magdeburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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