There are 5 ways to get from Helmstedt to Magdeburg by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain Rb40
43 min€8–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Helmstedt to Magdeburg49.3 km
55 min€4Bus
- Take the bus from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Magdeburg Hbfbus Rb40
1h 46m€9–12Drive 49.3 km
- Drive from Helmstedt to Magdeburgcar 49.3 km
30 min€8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Helmstedt to Magdeburgtaxi 49.3 km
30 min€130–160
Helmstedt to Magdeburg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helmstedt to Magdeburg is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Helmstedt to Magdeburg is to drive which takes 30 min and costs €7 - €11.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helmstedt, Bahnhof and arriving at Magdeburg Hbf. Services depart four times a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helmstedt, Bahnhof and arriving at Magdeburg Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Helmstedt and Magdeburg is 47 km. The road distance is 49.3 km.
The best way to get from Helmstedt to Magdeburg without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs €8 - €35.
The train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf takes 43 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Helmstedt to Magdeburg bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Helmstedt, Bahnhof station.
Helmstedt to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Helmstedt, Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Helmstedt to Magdeburg is to train which takes 43 min and costs €8 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €12 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Helmstedt, Germany and Magdeburg, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 43 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, DB Bus operates a bus from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf 4 times a week. Tickets cost €9–12 and the journey takes 1h 46m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- DB Bus
Bus from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- DB Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Helmstedt to Magdeburg
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Helmstedt to Magdeburg bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Helmstedt to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helmstedt to Magdeburg is 49 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Helmstedt to Magdeburg.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helmstedt and Magdeburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.