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

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Magdeburg to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Heidelberg?

The distance between Magdeburg and Heidelberg is 521 km. The road distance is 489.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Hildesheim which takes 5h 36m and costs €90 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Magdeburg to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Heidelberg bus from?

Magdeburg to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Magdeburg station.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Magdeburg to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Heidelberg is to train via Hildesheim which takes 5h 36m and costs €90 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Magdeburg to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Mannheim station.

Where does the Magdeburg to Heidelberg train arrive?

Magdeburg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Magdeburg to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Heidelberg is 489 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Magdeburg to Heidelberg.

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

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Train via Hildesheim
best
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 56 / ...
2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain 13 / ...
3. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 13 / ...
5h 36m
€92–424
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Mannheimbus
9h 1m
€36–61
Drive 489.3 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Heidelbergcar 489.3 km
4h 6m
€70–101
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 21m
€125–314
Train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
7h 30m
€120–550
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 21m
€115–375
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 27m
€137–404
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 14m
€129–444
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 19m
€186–542

Magdeburg to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 521.3 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Magdeburg to Mannheim 3 times a week. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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