What is the cheapest way to get from Aarau to Magdeburg?

The cheapest way to get from Aarau to Magdeburg is to train and bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 15h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aarau to Magdeburg?

The fastest way to get from Aarau to Magdeburg is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €160 - €500.

Is there a direct train between Aarau and Magdeburg?

No, there is no direct train from Aarau to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Aarau and arriving at Magdeburg Hbf via Basel SBB and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Aarau to Magdeburg?

The distance between Aarau and Magdeburg is 812 km. The road distance is 695.5 km.

How do I travel from Aarau to Magdeburg without a car?

The best way to get from Aarau to Magdeburg without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €150 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Aarau to Magdeburg?

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Aarau to Magdeburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarau to Magdeburg train from?

Aarau to Magdeburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Aarau station.

Where does the Aarau to Magdeburg train arrive?

Aarau to Magdeburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Aarau to Magdeburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarau to Magdeburg is 695 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Aarau to Magdeburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Aarau to Magdeburg?

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Where can I stay near Magdeburg?

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Aarau to Magdeburg - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Aarau to Magdeburg by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain Ext
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 12
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 56 / ...
8h 37m
€152–664
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich HBtrain S11 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Halle(Saale)Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Magdeburg-Buckautrain
11h 48m
€71–192
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hanover central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N67 / ...
15h 40m
€83–145
Drive 695.5 km
1. Drive from Aarau to Magdeburgcar 695.5 km
7h 13m
€122–176
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aarau to München Ostcar
2. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain Uex 2026
9h 50m
€156–208
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Brugg AG to Schaffhausentrain S12
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55
14h 51m
€206–848
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain
6h 43m
€163–492
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h
€96–383
Train to Basel, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 27m
€96–401
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 26m
€201–576
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 56m
€146–446
Train to Basel, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
8h 24m
€116–514

Aarau to Magdeburg by train

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8h 37mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 812.3 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Aarau, Switzerland and Magdeburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Aarau to Magdeburg Hbf via Basel SBB and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 8h 37m.

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