The average train between Salzburg and Magdeburg takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg 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 Salzburg and Magdeburg. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Magdeburg at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Magdeburg station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Salzburg to Magdeburg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Magdeburg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Book your Salzburg to Magdeburg train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Magdeburg is 491.8 km. The road distance is 685 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf via München Hbf and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 6h 19m.