The average train between Erfurt and Magdeburg takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. 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 5:31 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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 4m.
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), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH.
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.