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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Magdeburg Hbf | Cheapest | ||||
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Magdeburg Hbf | No tags | ||||
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Magdeburg Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Magdeburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Magdeburg. The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Magdeburg?
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Magdeburg by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Magdeburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Magdeburg start from £39. The average price for this train route is around £59. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Magdeburg?
The average train journey time from Essen to Magdeburg is 3h 38m, covering a distance of 203 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 53m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Magdeburg route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Magdeburg?
The earliest train from Essen to Magdeburg departs at 06:21. And the latest train departs at 18:22.
Which is the best train operator from Essen to Magdeburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Magdeburg?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Magdeburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Magdeburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Magdeburg was searched and found on 17 Jan 2026 with a price of £30To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Magdeburg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £30 to £80 for a train ticket from Essen to Magdeburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2026-01-17.
