The average train between Erlangen and Magdeburg takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Erlangen 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 Erlangen and Magdeburg. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Magdeburg at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Magdeburg station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Erlangen to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Erlangen station.
Erlangen to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Book your Erlangen to Magdeburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Erlangen and Magdeburg is 285.4 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Magdeburg Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 3h.