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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 go from Essen to Magdeburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach Magdeburg. The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, 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 traveling from Essen to Magdeburg by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Essen to Magdeburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Magdeburg start from $51. The average price for this train route is around $77. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Magdeburg?
The average train ride duration from Essen to Magdeburg is 3h 38m, covering a distance of 203 miles (327 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 53m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators service the Essen to Magdeburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Essen to Magdeburg?
The earliest train departs from Essen to Magdeburg at 6:21am. And the latest train departs at 6:22pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Essen to Magdeburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Jan 17, 2026 with a price of $39To 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 $39 to $105 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 $39 which is on 2026-01-17.
