Bus Tickets from Cologne to Magdeburg

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Next departures for Cologne to Magdeburg on September 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Busbahnhof Magdeburg ZOBCheapest
Flixbus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Busbahnhof Magdeburg ZOBFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
Busbahnhof Magdeburg ZOBNo tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Busbahnhof Magdeburg ZOBNo tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
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Busbahnhof Magdeburg ZOBNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Magdeburg

Bus
Average PriceUS$35 - US$52Average Duration6h 50m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average PriceUS$36 - US$197Average Duration4h 53m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$27 - US$49Average Duration4h 10m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Magdeburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Magdeburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day
4h 10mAverage Duration
US$27Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Magdeburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$37
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 50m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure7:50am
Distance343 km
Latest bus departure10:10pm

Cologne to Magdeburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Magdeburg

  1. What is the travel distance from Cologne to Magdeburg?

    Cologne and Magdeburg are 351 km (218 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Magdeburg?

    Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Busbahnhof Magdeburg ZOB in Magdeburg.

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US$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Magdeburg was searched and found on Sep 5, 2025 with a price of US$31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Magdeburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$31 to US$34 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Magdeburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$31 which is on 2025-09-05.

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