The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Magdeburg
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Magdeburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Magdeburg will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
To travel from Berlin to Magdeburg you need to make at least one change.
ICE 1900 · 1695320:381h35Berlin Hbf22:13Magdeburg Hbf£371One-way1 change
ICE 2524 · 1695119:381h37Berlin Hbf21:15Magdeburg Hbf£411One-way1 change
ICE 1702 · 169298:271h48Berlin Hbf10:15Magdeburg Hbf£441One-way1 change
ICE 1902 · 1694918:301h45Berlin Hbf20:15Magdeburg Hbf£441One-way1 change
ICE 797 · 169319:201h55Berlin Hbf11:15Magdeburg Hbf£471One-way1 change
ICE 1900 · 1695320:381h35Berlin Hbf22:13Magdeburg Hbf£371One-way1 change
ICE 2524 · 1695119:381h37Berlin Hbf21:15Magdeburg Hbf£411One-way1 change
ICE 1902 · 1694918:301h45Berlin Hbf20:15Magdeburg Hbf£441One-way1 change
ICE 1702 · 169298:271h48Berlin Hbf10:15Magdeburg Hbf£441One-way1 change
ICE 797 · 169319:201h55Berlin Hbf11:15Magdeburg Hbf£471One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Berlin to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 129 km
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£31 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Berlin to Magdeburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Magdeburg trains for today, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 1702 · 16929 | On time 6:27 Berlin Hbf | 1h48 | 8:15 Magdeburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1005 · IC 2430 | On time 6:36 Berlin Hbf | 2h18 | 8:54 Magdeburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 797 · 16931 | On time 7:20 Berlin Hbf | 1h55 | 9:15 Magdeburg Hbf | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Berlin to Magdeburg by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Magdeburg
Trains from Berlin to Magdeburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ODEG from Berlin to Magdeburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ODEG trains will get you between Berlin and Magdeburg from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
ODEG
FAQs: Berlin to Magdeburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Magdeburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Magdeburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Magdeburg
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- Monday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hummels Brauhaus
- Pizza Hut
- ALEX
- Subway
- Hotel Stadtfeld
- ArtHOTEL Magdeburg
- Bingöl Grill
- Pizza Haus
- Drachenhaus
- Eiscafe San Marco
- Roter Stern
- ZAZA Bingöl Grill
- Vocelli Esskultur
- City Tele Cafe
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