The average train between Bamberg and Magdeburg takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Bamberg to Magdeburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bamberg and Magdeburg. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bamberg is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Magdeburg at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bamberg to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Bamberg station and arriving at Magdeburg station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Bamberg to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bamberg station.
Bamberg to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Book your Bamberg to Magdeburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bamberg and Magdeburg is 253 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Bamberg to Magdeburg Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 2h 37m.