What is the cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and North Rhine-Westphalia?

No, there is no direct bus from Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and North Rhine-Westphalia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The distance between Magdeburg and North Rhine-Westphalia is 438 km. The road distance is 429.1 km.

How do I travel from Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia without a car?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €80 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köln Hbf takes 4h 12m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia bus from?

Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Magdeburg station.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia train from?

Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €80 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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Where can I stay near North Rhine-Westphalia?

There are 1858+ hotels available in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Can I share a ride from Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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

Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia 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 12m
€80–350
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 50m
Drive 429.1 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Colognecar 429.1 km
3h 35m
€61–88
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
4h 35m
€117–362
Bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Leverkusenbus N1338 / ...
7h 36m
€35–60
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
€96–357
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
5h 25m
€132–429

Magdeburg to North Rhine-Westphalia by train

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Distance: 438 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Magdeburg, Germany and North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80–350 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 4h 37m.

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