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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halle to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 75 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£22 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Halle to Magdeburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Halle to Magdeburg:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halle to Magdeburg costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£9. The journey takes 1h 2m versus 1h 0m 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 Halle by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Halle 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Halle to Magdeburg:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halle to Magdeburg costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 40m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Halle and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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