The cheapest and fastest trains from Magdeburg to Vienna
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£219
Fastest journey
8 h 43 m
Average duration
9 h 20 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
551 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Magdeburg to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Magdeburg to Vienna will cost around £219 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
To travel from Magdeburg to Vienna you need to make at least 2 changes.
IC 2443+
RJ 383+
EC 283 · EC 10712:019h48Magdeburg Hbf21:49Vienna Hbf£591One-way3 changes
IC 2443+
RJ 383 · RJ 25912:0110h48Magdeburg Hbf22:49Vienna Hbf£661One-way2 changes
IC 2447+
RJ 173 · RJ 25508:0110h48Magdeburg Hbf18:49Vienna Hbf£811One-way2 changes
IC 2037+
ICE 1509+
EC 213+
IC 84113:0410h37Magdeburg Hbf23:41Vienna Airport£1201One-way5 changes
IC 2441 · RJ 17714:019h48Magdeburg Hbf23:49Vienna Hbf£1251One-way1 change
IC 2235 · ICE 1507 · ICE 122511:048h43Magdeburg Hbf19:47Vienna Hbf£2421One-way2 changes
IC 2037 · ICE 1509 · EC 213 · RJX 16913:049h28Magdeburg Hbf22:32Vienna Hbf£2381One-way3 changes
IC 2033 · ICE 1505 · ICE 119 · RJX 16509:049h28Magdeburg Hbf18:32Vienna Hbf£2481One-way3 changes
IC 2033+
ICE 1505 · ICE 119+
RJX 16509:049h28Magdeburg Hbf18:32Vienna Hbf£2671One-way3 changes
IC 2443 · ICE 509 · RJX 26112:019h31Magdeburg Hbf21:32Vienna Hbf£1671One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Magdeburg to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £95.
Distance: 551 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£96 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £162 Average Price |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Magdeburg to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Magdeburg to Vienna trains for tomorrow, Friday 27 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2447+ ICE 505+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 07:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 10h02 | 17:03 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2447+ RJ 173 · RJ 255 | On time 07:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 10h48 | 17:49 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2447+ ICE 505+ RJX 67 · RJX 867 | On time 07:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h56 | 16:57 Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
IC 2447 · ICE 505 · RJX 67 | On time 07:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h31 | 16:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2447+ ICE 505+ RJX 67 | On time 07:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h31 | 16:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2447+ ICE 505+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 07:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 10h26 | 17:27 Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
IC 2033+ ICE 1505 · ICE 119+ RJX 165 | On time 08:04 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h28 | 17:32 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2033+ ICE 1505 · ICE 119+ IC 743 | On time 08:04 Magdeburg Hbf | 10h23 | 18:27 Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
IC 2033 · ICE 1505 · ICE 119 · RJX 165 | On time 08:04 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h28 | 17:32 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2033+ ICE 1505 · ICE 119+ IC 743 | On time 08:04 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h59 | 18:03 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2033+ ICE 1505 · ICE 119+ RJX 165 | On time 08:04 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h53 | 17:57 Vienna Airport | 4 changes | |
IC 2445 · ICE 507 · RJX 69 | On time 09:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h31 | 18:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2445+ ICE 507+ RJX 69 · RJX 869 | On time 09:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h56 | 18:57 Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
IC 2445+ ICE 507+ RJX 69 | On time 09:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h31 | 18:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2235 · ICE 1507 · ICE 1225 | On time 10:04 Magdeburg Hbf | 8h43 | 18:47 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2443+ RJ 383 · RJ 259 | On time 11:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 10h48 | 21:49 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2443+ RJ 383+ EC 283 · EC 107 | On time 11:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h48 | 20:49 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2443 · ICE 509 · RJX 261 | On time 11:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h31 | 20:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2443+ ICE 509+ RJX 261+ IC 749 | On time 11:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 10h26 | 21:27 Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
IC 2443+ ICE 509+ RJX 261+ RJ 757 | On time 11:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h56 | 20:57 Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
IC 2443+ ICE 509+ RJX 261 | On time 11:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h31 | 20:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2037+ ICE 1509+ IC 406+ REX 1 | On time 12:04 Magdeburg Hbf | 11h07 | 23:11 Vienna Airport | 4 changes | |
IC 2037 · ICE 1509 · EC 213 · RJX 169 | On time 12:04 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h28 | 21:32 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2037+ ICE 1509+ EC 213+ IC 841 | On time 12:04 Magdeburg Hbf | 10h37 | 22:41 Vienna Airport | 5 changes | |
IC 2037+ ICE 1509+ EC 213+ RJX 169 | On time 12:04 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h53 | 21:57 Vienna Airport | 4 changes | |
IC 2037 · ICE 1509 · IC 416 | On time 12:04 Magdeburg Hbf | 10h09 | 22:13 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
16323 · ICE 1101+ 79039+ RJX 663 | 12:35 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h57 | 22:32 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2441 · RJ 177 | On time 13:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h48 | 22:49 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2441 · S8 · ICE 1101+ 79039 | On time 13:01 Magdeburg Hbf | 9h31 | 22:32 Vienna Hbf | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Magdeburg to Vienna
Trains from Magdeburg to Vienna run on average 18 times per day, taking around 9h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 551 km distance in 7h 43m.
Distance 551 km |
Average train duration 9h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 7h 43m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity from Magdeburg to Vienna trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity trains will get you between Magdeburg and Vienna from £30. 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.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
FAQs: Magdeburg to Vienna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Magdeburg to Vienna 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 Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Magdeburg and Vienna
- 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
- Zoo-Bistro
- Marmaris Grill
- Kaiser Döner
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße.
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
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