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

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €19 - €25 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Magdeburg and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Cologne?

The distance between Magdeburg and Cologne is 438 km. The road distance is 429.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €75 - €310.

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

The train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köln Hbf takes 4h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Cologne bus from?

Magdeburg to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Magdeburg station.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Cologne train from?

Magdeburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Magdeburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Cologne bus arrive?

Magdeburg to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where does the Magdeburg to Cologne train arrive?

Magdeburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Magdeburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Cologne is 429 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Magdeburg to Cologne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Magdeburg to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Magdeburg and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Magdeburg to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Magdeburg to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
4h 18m
€75–310
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Magdeburg to Colognerideshare 429 km
4h 41m
€19–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
4h 37m
Drive 429.1 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Colognecar 429.1 km
3h 35m
€62–89
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
4h 29m
€96–341
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Leverkusenbus N1338 / ...
6h 16m
€30–55
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 13m
€120–383
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 15m
€144–353
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 21m
€176–584

Magdeburg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 438 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Magdeburg, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €75–310 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 4h 37m.

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