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Omio recommends booking the train 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 £69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. 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 £69, while a flight costs an average of £440.
Distance: 573 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£167 Average Price | £440 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest | £150 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 37m Average total duration 15h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 Magdeburg to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Zurich:
A coach is £98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Zurich costing on average £167.
A coach is £371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Zurich costing on average £440.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 34m.
Coach takes on average 15h 37m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (8h 4m by train vs 8h 12m by car). Tickets start at around £167 compared to roughly £150 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Zurich from Magdeburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Zurich 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 Zurich are Lucerne, Rapperswil, Bern, Küsnacht and Basel. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Zurich on Omio.
Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.
Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
Basel is known for its art museums, Rhine setting and well-kept old town. On Switzerland’s northern border, it feels both historic and distinctly international.
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Zurich:
A coach is £98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Zurich costing on average £167.
A coach is £371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Zurich costing on average £440.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 34m.
Coach takes on average 15h 37m.
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.
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