Zurich to Magdeburg Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Magdeburg takes 10h 28m 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 28m
Duration: 852 km
Distance: €158
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

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

€128–289

Zurich to Magdeburg train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

2:34 PM → 11:52 PM
9h 18m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 1:52 AM
Arrives next day
9h 53m • 2 changes
9:59 PM → 1:23 PM
Arrives next day
15h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 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
9:59 PM → 1:23 PM
Arrives next day
15h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 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
9:59 PM → 1:23 PM
Arrives next day
15h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 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 Monday, November 9, 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, November 10, 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, November 11, 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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