Zurich to Magdeburg Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Magdeburg takes 10h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

10h 19m
Duration: 852 km
Distance: €185
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 12
Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...

8h 51m

€143–347

Zurich to Magdeburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Magdeburg. The earliest departure is at 6:58 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 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:34 PM → 11:52 PM
9h 18m • 2 changes
9:58 PM → 1:23 PM
Arrives next day
15h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:58 AM → 3:23 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 5:23 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 7:23 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 9:24 PM
9h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:58 AM → 3:23 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 5:23 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 7:23 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 9:24 PM
9h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:23 PM
9h 24m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 7:23 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 11:52 PM
9h 18m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 1:52 AM
Arrives next day
9h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:23 PM
9h 24m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 7:23 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 11:52 PM
9h 18m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 1:52 AM
Arrives next day
9h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:23 PM
9h 24m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 7:23 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 11:52 PM
9h 18m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 1:52 AM
Arrives next day
9h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:23 PM
9h 24m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 7:23 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 11:52 PM
9h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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