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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £114 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £114, while a flight costs an average of £425.
Distance: 810 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
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£425 Average Price | £114 Average Price Cheapest | £290 Average Price | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 31m Average total duration 19h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 London to Magdeburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Magdeburg:
A coach is £176 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Magdeburg costing on average £290.
A coach is £311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Magdeburg costing on average £425.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Coach takes on average 19h 31m.
You'll arrive about 8h 10m sooner (3h 16m by flight vs 11h 26m by car). Tickets start at around £425 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Magdeburg from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London to Magdeburg is by taking a flight 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 London to Magdeburg.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Magdeburg:
A coach is £176 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Magdeburg costing on average £290.
A coach is £311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Magdeburg costing on average £425.
Other travel options to Magdeburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Coach takes on average 19h 31m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Magdeburg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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