There are 5 ways to get from Magdeburg to Senftenberg by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Magdeburg to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
3h 29mDrive 204.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Magdeburg to Senftenbergcar 204.5 km
3h 21m€31–44Train via Leipzig
- Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Falkenberg/E., Bahnhoftrain S4
- Take the train from Falkenberg/E., Bahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhoftrain
4h 27m€42–196Train
- Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Ruhland, Bahnhoftrain 97
4h 58m€48–94Train #2
- Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Roßlau(Elbe)train
- Take the train from Roßlau(Elbe) to Falkenberg/E., Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Falkenberg/E., Bahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhoftrain
5h€33–156
Magdeburg to Senftenberg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Senftenberg is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Senftenberg is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Magdeburg to Senftenberg. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg and arriving at Cottbus via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Senftenberg. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Senftenberg, Bahnhof via Leipzig Hbf and Falkenberg/E., Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Magdeburg and Senftenberg is 312 km. The road distance is 204.5 km.
The best way to get from Magdeburg to Senftenberg without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Magdeburg to Senftenberg, including transfers.
Magdeburg to Senftenberg bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Magdeburg station.
Magdeburg to Senftenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Magdeburg to Senftenberg is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Leipzig, which costs €40 - €200 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Magdeburg, Germany and Senftenberg, Germany?
OrionBus operates a bus from Magdeburg to Cottbus once daily, and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Senftenberg, Bahnhof via Leipzig Hbf and Falkenberg/E., Bahnhof in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Ruhland, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Falkenberg/E., Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Falkenberg/E., Bahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Roßlau(Elbe)
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Roßlau(Elbe) to Falkenberg/E., Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Falkenberg/E., Bahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- OrionBus
Bus from Magdeburg to Cottbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- OrionBus
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Booking & Getting There
Magdeburg to Senftenberg bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Cottbus station.
Magdeburg to Senftenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Senftenberg is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Magdeburg to Senftenberg.
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