The average train between Hildesheim and Magdeburg takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Hildesheim 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 Hildesheim and Magdeburg. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Magdeburg at 2:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 5m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change

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2h 7m • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change

4h 1m • 1 change

2h 7m • 1 change

1h 35m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim station and arriving at Magdeburg station via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Hildesheim to Magdeburg train services, operated by enno, depart from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.
Hildesheim to Magdeburg train services, operated by enno, arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Book your Hildesheim to Magdeburg train tickets online with enno, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hildesheim and Magdeburg is 114.5 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 27m.