There are 4 ways to get from Magdeburg to Salzwedel by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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- Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Salzwedeltrain Re20
1h 24m€21–95Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Magdeburg to Salzwedel98 km
1h 46m€5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Magdeburg, ZOB to Salzwedel, Schwimmhallebus 100
2h 35mDrive 98.7 km
- Drive from Magdeburg to Salzwedelcar 98.7 km
1h 23m€15–21
Magdeburg to Salzwedel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Salzwedel is to rideshare which costs €5 - €7 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Salzwedel is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €14 - €21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Magdeburg, ZOB and arriving at Salzwedel, Schwimmhalle. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Salzwedel. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Magdeburg and Salzwedel is 116 km. The road distance is 98.7 km.
The best way to get from Magdeburg to Salzwedel without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs €21 - €95.
The train from Magdeburg Hbf to Salzwedel takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs hourly.
Magdeburg to Salzwedel bus services, operated by PVGS, depart from Magdeburg, ZOB station.
Magdeburg to Salzwedel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Magdeburg to Salzwedel is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs €21 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Magdeburg, Germany and Salzwedel, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Salzwedel hourly. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, PVGS operates a bus from Magdeburg, ZOB to Salzwedel, Schwimmhalle every 3 hours, and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Salzwedel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Salzwedel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0 39 01 / 30 40 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- pvgs-salzwedel.de
Bus from Magdeburg, ZOB to Salzwedel, Schwimmhalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- pvgs-salzwedel.de
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Magdeburg to Salzwedel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Magdeburg to Salzwedel bus services, operated by PVGS, arrive at Salzwedel, Schwimmhalle station.
Magdeburg to Salzwedel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Salzwedel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Salzwedel is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Magdeburg to Salzwedel.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Magdeburg and Salzwedel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









