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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Magdeburg is to train and night train which costs €110 - €330 and takes 12h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Magdeburg is to train and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs €120 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Magdeburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Magdeburg via Dortmund Leopoldstraße and Dortmund. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Magdeburg?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Magdeburg Hbf via Basel SBB and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Magdeburg?

The distance between Lausanne and Magdeburg is 941 km. The road distance is 862.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Magdeburg without a car is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs €190 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Lausanne to Magdeburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Magdeburg bus from?

Lausanne to Magdeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Magdeburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Lausanne to Magdeburg?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Magdeburg is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs €190 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 37m.

Where does the Lausanne to Magdeburg bus arrive?

Lausanne to Magdeburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Lausanne to Magdeburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lausanne to Magdeburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Magdeburg is 863 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Lausanne to Magdeburg.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lausanne to Magdeburg?

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Where can I stay near Magdeburg?

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Lausanne to Magdeburg - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Lausanne to Magdeburg by train, bus, night train, car, car train, train (Trenitalia), 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 Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 12
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
10h 19m
€197–707
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Halle(Saale)Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Magdeburg-Buckautrain
12h 9m
€117–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
2. Take the bus from Dortmund to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
17h 37m
Drive 862.8 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Magdeburgcar 862.8 km
9h 6m
€152–220
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lausanne to München Ostcar
2. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain Uex 2026
11h 43m
€185–250
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55
13h 10m
€229–847
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane GVA - BER
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
7h 5m
€122–388
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane GVA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Magdeburg Hbftrain
8h 36m
€192–484
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane GVA - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain
9h 2m
€180–499
Train to Basel, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne 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
8h 34m
€138–527
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne 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
8h 21m
€161–559
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne 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
8h 33m
€229–670
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain
9h 30m
€221–679

Lausanne to Magdeburg by train

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10h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 941.3 km
Duration: 10h 19m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Magdeburg Hbf via Basel SBB and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Magdeburg via Dortmund central bus station, Dortmund Leopoldstraße, Dortmund Westentor, and Dortmund in around 17h 37m.

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