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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, while a flight costs an average of £449.
Distance: 585 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£97 Average Price | £449 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £156 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Magdeburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Magdeburg:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Magdeburg costing on average £97.
A coach is £396 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Magdeburg costing on average £449.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Coach takes on average 13h 48m.
Tickets start at around £97 compared to roughly £156 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £60. The journey takes 6h 45m versus 6h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Magdeburg from Basel by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Basel to Magdeburg is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Magdeburg are Berlin, Leipzig, Hanover, Brunswick and Potsdam. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Magdeburg on Omio.
Berlin is Germany’s capital, known for its layered history and creative, straightforward character. The Brandenburg Gate, museum collections and traces of the Berlin Wall sit among green spaces, varied districts and a strong nightlife culture.
Leipzig is known for Bach, the Thomaskirche and a long tradition of trade and publishing. Its compact centre combines grand historic architecture with creative neighbourhoods, canals and a youthful cultural scene.
Hanover is known for major trade fairs, elegant gardens and a relaxed, green cityscape. The Herrenhausen Gardens, Maschsee and a polished centre give it a calm character with culture close at hand.
Brunswick is a historic city in Lower Saxony known for its medieval heritage and Henry the Lion. Around Burgplatz, museums, old-town streets and a lively student scene give it a thoughtful, relaxed character.
Potsdam is known for its Prussian palaces, grand parks and the rococo beauty of Sanssouci. With elegant streets, lakes and deep ties to German history, it feels calmer than nearby Berlin.
Travel to Magdeburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Magdeburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Magdeburg:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Magdeburg costing on average £97.
A coach is £396 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Magdeburg costing on average £449.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Coach takes on average 13h 48m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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