How to get to Zurich from Magdeburg

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Compare train, coach and flight for Magdeburg to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. 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 £75, while a flight costs an average of £469.

Distance: 573 km

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Driving

£469

Average Price

£171

Average Price

£75

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Cheapest

£154

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 58m

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2h 0m

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8h 31m

Average total duration

8h 1m

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30m

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15h 46m

Average total duration

15h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 12m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.7 - 3.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

KLM

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Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Zurich is a coach with an average price of £75.

This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Zurich:

A coach is £96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Zurich costing on average £171.

A coach is £394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Zurich costing on average £469.

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 58m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 31m.

Coach takes on average 15h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Magdeburg and Zurich 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 5h 14m sooner (2h 58m by flight vs 8h 12m by car). Tickets start at around £469 compared to roughly £154 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 Zurich

How to get to Zurich from Magdeburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:3018h00
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    15:30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    £511One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:3018h00
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    15:30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    £511One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • Air BalticLX829
    19:351h15
    Hannover Airport
    20:50Zurich Airport
    £2291One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2440 · ICE 75 · IC 641 · IC 735
    14:048h27
    Magdeburg Hbf
    22:31Zurich HB
    £721One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2440 · ICE 75+TGVTGV 9223
    14:048h44
    Magdeburg Hbf
    22:48Zurich HB
    £721One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2048 · ICE 7+TGVTGV 9219
    12:048h22
    Magdeburg Hbf
    20:26Zurich HB
    £811One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    17:2019h20
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    12:40Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    £521One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    13:3519h05
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    8:40Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    £541One-way
    1 change
  • SwissLX979
    20:401h30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    22:10Zurich Airport
    £1411One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJetU25189
    18:101h30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    19:40Zurich Airport
    £1521One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2230 · ICE 841 · 21845+easyJetU25189
    6:5912h41
    Magdeburg Hbf
    19:40Zurich Airport
    £1741One-way
    3 changes

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FAQs: Magdeburg to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Magdeburg and Zurich including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Zurich is a coach with an average price of £75.

This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Zurich:

A coach is £96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Zurich costing on average £171.

A coach is £394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Zurich costing on average £469.

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 58m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 31m.

Coach takes on average 15h 46m.

The Magdeburg to Zurich distance is approximately 573 km.
The average frequency per day from Magdeburg to Zurich is:
  • Around 79 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Zurich 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 Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Magdeburg to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal, easyJet to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by coach.
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Magdeburg to Zurich:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Eurowings, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Magdeburg to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Vienna, Munich, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Magdeburg to Zurich, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to the summit of Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and surrounding Alps. Indulge in shopping along Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most exclusive shopping streets. Explore the diverse habitats and wildlife at Zurich Zoo, or enjoy a performance at the renowned Opera House. Wander through the serene Botanical Garden with its wide variety of plant species. Visit the picturesque Lake Zurich for recreational activities, or stroll through the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings and cultural landmarks. Discover art at Kunsthaus Zurich and explore Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum. Relax in Lindenhof park, offering beautiful city views and a glimpse into Zurich's Roman history.
To fully experience Zurich, spending three to four days allows time to explore its cultural landmarks, enjoy the picturesque Lake Zurich, and visit nearby attractions like Uetliberg Mountain.

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