The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Magdeburg
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€42
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Magdeburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Magdeburg will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 23 trains that leave Berlin for Magdeburg on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 271 · S 1
IC 2475
ICE 1712 · S 1
ICE 840 · RE 16955
ICE 700 · RE 16957
ICE 1734 · RE 16953
ICE 1736 · RE 16929
ICE 1718 · RE 16943
ICE 706 · RE 16951
ICE 1634 · RE 16933Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Berlin to Magdeburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Magdeburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 129 km
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€39 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Berlin to Magdeburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Magdeburg trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1736 · RE 16929 | On time 7:38 AM Berlin Hbf | 1h37 | 9:15 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 642 · IC 2035 | On time 7:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h11 | 9:57 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 597 · RE 16931 | On time 8:26 AM Berlin Hbf | 1h49 | 10:15 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1614 · S 1 | On time 8:42 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h03 | 10:45 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 942 · IC 2443 | On time 8:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h08 | 10:54 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1634 · RE 16933 | On time 9:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 1h38 | 11:15 AM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1219 · RE 16935 | On time 10:25 AM Berlin Hbf | 1h50 | 12:15 PM Magdeburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Magdeburg
Trains from Berlin to Magdeburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ODEG from Berlin to Magdeburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ODEG trains will get you between Berlin and Magdeburg from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
ODEG
FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Magdeburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Magdeburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Magdeburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Berlin, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Berlin Hbf, Berlin Alexanderplatz, Berlin Ostbahnhof, Berlin Südkreuz station, Berlin-Friedrichstraße and Berlin Zoologischer Garten. When arriving in Magdeburg, you can end your trip in train stations like Magdeburg Hbf and Magdeburg-Neustadt station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Berlin Hbf, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Magdeburg Hbf, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin to Magdeburg
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ristorante Salve
- Mommsen-Eck
- Hotel Orion
- Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- EnergieHotel
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Fook Lam Mun
- Schützen-Wirtin
- Loretta am Wannsee
- Lorettas Almhütte
- Bonverde am Wannsee
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Thanh Long
- Air in Berlin Hotel
- City Ansbach
- Hotel Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
- Hotel Classic
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Potsdamer Straße.
- Vapiano
- Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz
- The Curtain Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Crowne Plaza Berlin – Potsdamer Platz
- The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
- Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: shopping and dining area
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S25, S26
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Mammam
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte
- Hotel Casa Camper Berlin
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- McDonald's
- Gasthof zur günen Linde
- Flame Diner
- Mr Imbiss
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Schneeweiß
- Hotel Victoria
- A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
- Sida
- Hee Lam Mun
- Landhaus Botanischer Garten
- La Fattoria
- Hotel Steglitz International
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Espresso House
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Hangmee
- Restaurant Freischwimmer
- Schneeweiß
- Eatalian
- East Side Hotel
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Hotel Klassik Berlin
- Michelberger Hotel
- La Pergola
- Paella
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- Ivbergs Hotel
- Aspria Spa + Sporting Club + Hotel
- Landmark eco Hotel Berlin
- Caffè Kamee
- Oase Adlershof
- Gerdan's Café
- Esskultur
- Airporthotel Berlin - Adlershof
- ADAPT APARTMENTS Berlin GmbH
- Zur kleinen Remise
- Herkules I
- Dönerpoint
- By Sultan's
- Yes Haus
- Ristorante Cascina
- BelCanto
- Der Gaideck & Sakura Sushi
- Asiagourmet
- Bistro Bonjour
- Thang Long
- Center-Grill
- Litehouse
- Macedonia
- Il Mulino
- Coffeebar FU Wirtschaftswissenschaften
- Il Mulino
- Hotel-Pension Dahlem
- Hotel Enzian
- Gabana
- Café Schlacht
- Seestern
- Taverna Pikilia
- Fisherman's
- Trattoria Monticchiello
- Marians Imbiss
- Ristorante Da Guiliano
- Alt Tegel
- Efes
- Café Lebensart
- Piazza Fontana
- Restaurant Dubrovnik
- La Montanara
- Zoki's
- Golden Tea Garden
- Sirtaki Taverna
- Haus Gotland
- Coffee Star
- Uferlos
- Sotto
- Julius
- Eigenart Appartements
- Arena Inn
- Shaan
- Restaurant Louis
- Kiez-Bäckerei
- Su Nuraghe
- Estrel Berlin
- Papa Grill
- Tumabé
- DoubleEye
- Yogi-Haus
- Hotel Schöneberg
- Monday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hummels Brauhaus
- Pizza Hut
- ALEX
- Subway
- Hotel Stadtfeld
- ArtHOTEL Magdeburg
- Bingöl Grill
- Pizza Haus
- Drachenhaus
- Eiscafe San Marco
- Restaurant Zur Fähre
- Alte Schule
- Pizzahaus Westerhüsen
- Eismarco
- Zoo-Bistro
- Marmaris Grill
- Kaiser Döner
- Zum Altmärker
- Asia-Bistro
- Tuba Grill
- Orient Imbiss
- Roter Stern
- ZAZA Bingöl Grill
- Vocelli Esskultur
- City Tele Cafe
- Subway
- Café "Alt Magdeburg" in der grünen Zitadelle
- Indian Palace
- Bingöl Grill
- ArtHOTEL Magdeburg
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