How to get to Frankfurt am Main from Magdeburg

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Compare train, coach and flight for Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a flight costs an average of £121.

Distance: 303 km

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£78

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£37

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£121

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£55

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4h 30m

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8h 25m

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1h 0m

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4h 32m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main is a coach with an average price of £37.

This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main:

A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £78.

A coach is £83 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £121.

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 30m.

Coach takes on average 8h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Magdeburg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 32m sooner (1h 0m by flight vs 4h 32m by car). Tickets start at around £121 compared to roughly £55 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.

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from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main

How to get to Frankfurt am Main from Magdeburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    21:4510h25
    Magdeburg
    8:10Frankfurt am Main
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    21:4510h25
    Magdeburg
    8:10Frankfurt am Main
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:108h05
    Magdeburg
    15:15Frankfurt am Main
    £351One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBus
    23:4012h05
    Magdeburg
    11:45Frankfurt am Main
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBus
    20:4510h25
    Magdeburg
    7:10Frankfurt am Main
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBus
    16:2011h50
    Magdeburg
    4:10Frankfurt am Main
    £311One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Magdeburg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main is a coach with an average price of £37.

This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main:

A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £78.

A coach is £83 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £121.

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 30m.

Coach takes on average 8h 25m.

The Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main distance is approximately 303 km.
The average frequency per day from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 8 coaches per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by coach.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Magdeburg to Frankfurt am Main, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Frankfurt am Main, you can ascend the Main Tower for panoramic city views, explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for diverse culinary delights, and visit the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, renowned for its dinosaur fossils. Stroll along the River Main for scenic vistas, and enjoy the bustling atmosphere of the Zeil, the city's premier shopping street. Key sights include the historic Römer city hall, the Städel Museum with its extensive art collection, the Palmengarten botanical garden, the Goethe House museum, and the impressive Frankfurt Cathedral.
To explore the key attractions and get a sense of the city, you typically need about 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main.

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