The average train between Erfurt and Magdeburg takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Erfurt 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 Erfurt and Magdeburg. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Magdeburg at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 45m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Erfurt to Magdeburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Magdeburg station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Erfurt to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Book your Erfurt to Magdeburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Erfurt and Magdeburg is 134.3 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 1h 37m.