The average train between Zurich and Magdeburg takes 10h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Zurich 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 4 times a week between Zurich and Magdeburg. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Magdeburg at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Magdeburg station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
Zurich to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Magdeburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Zurich and Magdeburg is 573.6 km. The road distance is 852 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Magdeburg Hbf via Basel SBB and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 8h 50m.