What is the best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Magdeburg from Karlsruhe?
You can get to Magdeburg with just $27 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Deutsche Bahn8h 23m07:47 PMKarlsruheCentral Station4:10 AMMagdeburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/16/2026 7:47:00 PM to Central Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 39m012:43 AMKarlsruheCentral Station8:22 AMMagdeburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/16/2026 12:43:00 AM to Central Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/16/2026 8:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 49m08:21 PMKarlsruheCentral Station4:10 AMMagdeburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/16/2026 8:21:00 PM to Central Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 49m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 28m09:47 PMKarlsruheCentral Station7:15 AMMagdeburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/16/2026 9:47:00 PM to Central Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 28m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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FlixBus13h 25m01:40 AMKarlsruheCentral Station3:05 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/19/2026 1:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
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FlixBus11h 20m010:05 AMKarlsruheCentral Station9:25 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/19/2026 10:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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FlixBus10h 40m09:50 PMKarlsruheCentral Station8:30 AMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/19/2026 9:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/20/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
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BlaBlaCar22h 7m09:00 PMKarlsruhe7:10 PMMagdeburg0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/19/2026 9:00:00 PM to , Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/20/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 7m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 44m012:38 AMKarlsruheCentral Station8:22 AMMagdeburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/20/2026 12:38:00 AM to Central Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/20/2026 8:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 44m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 16m09:59 PMKarlsruheCentral Station7:15 AMMagdeburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/20/2026 9:59:00 PM to Central Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/21/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 16m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 27m08:59 PMKarlsruheCentral Station4:26 AMMagdeburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/20/2026 8:59:00 PM to Central Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/21/2026 4:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 27m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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Deutsche Bahn7h 40m012:38 AMKarlsruheCentral Station8:18 AMMagdeburgBuckau Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/21/2026 12:38:00 AM to Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/21/2026 8:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 7m012:43 AMKarlsruheCentral Station8:50 AMMagdeburgNeustadt Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/21/2026 12:43:00 AM to Neustadt Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/21/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 7m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 51m012:43 AMKarlsruheCentral Station8:34 AMMagdeburgNeustadt Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/21/2026 12:43:00 AM to Neustadt Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/21/2026 8:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 5m09:47 PMKarlsruheCentral Station6:52 AMMagdeburgNeustadt Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/21/2026 9:47:00 PM to Neustadt Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/22/2026 6:52:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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FlixBus10h 40m09:50 PMKarlsruheCentral Station8:30 AMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/21/2026 9:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/22/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
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FlixBus13h 25m01:40 AMKarlsruheCentral Station3:05 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/21/2026 1:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/21/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
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FlixBus11h 20m010:05 AMKarlsruheCentral Station9:25 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/21/2026 10:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/21/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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What are the fastest trips from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg?
You can get to Magdeburg from Karlsruhe in just 7h 27m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn7h 39m012:43 AMKarlsruheCentral Station8:22 AMMagdeburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/16/2026 12:43:00 AM to Central Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/16/2026 8:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 49m08:21 PMKarlsruheCentral Station4:10 AMMagdeburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/16/2026 8:21:00 PM to Central Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 49m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 23m07:47 PMKarlsruheCentral Station4:10 AMMagdeburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/16/2026 7:47:00 PM to Central Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 28m09:47 PMKarlsruheCentral Station7:15 AMMagdeburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/16/2026 9:47:00 PM to Central Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 28m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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FlixBus10h 40m09:50 PMKarlsruheCentral Station8:30 AMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/19/2026 9:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/20/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
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FlixBus11h 20m010:05 AMKarlsruheCentral Station9:25 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/19/2026 10:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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FlixBus13h 25m01:40 AMKarlsruheCentral Station3:05 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/19/2026 1:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
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BlaBlaCar22h 7m09:00 PMKarlsruhe7:10 PMMagdeburg0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/19/2026 9:00:00 PM to , Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/20/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 7m
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Fastest Carpool Friday
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Deutsche Bahn7h 27m08:59 PMKarlsruheCentral Station4:26 AMMagdeburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/20/2026 8:59:00 PM to Central Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/21/2026 4:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 44m012:38 AMKarlsruheCentral Station8:22 AMMagdeburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/20/2026 12:38:00 AM to Central Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/20/2026 8:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 44m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 16m09:59 PMKarlsruheCentral Station7:15 AMMagdeburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/20/2026 9:59:00 PM to Central Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/21/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 16m
Fastest Trains Saturday
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Deutsche Bahn7h 40m012:38 AMKarlsruheCentral Station8:18 AMMagdeburgBuckau Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/21/2026 12:38:00 AM to Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/21/2026 8:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 51m012:43 AMKarlsruheCentral Station8:34 AMMagdeburgNeustadt Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/21/2026 12:43:00 AM to Neustadt Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/21/2026 8:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 7m012:43 AMKarlsruheCentral Station8:50 AMMagdeburgNeustadt Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/21/2026 12:43:00 AM to Neustadt Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/21/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 7m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 5m09:47 PMKarlsruheCentral Station6:52 AMMagdeburgNeustadt Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/21/2026 9:47:00 PM to Neustadt Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/22/2026 6:52:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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FlixBus10h 40m09:50 PMKarlsruheCentral Station8:30 AMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/21/2026 9:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/22/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
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FlixBus11h 20m010:05 AMKarlsruheCentral Station9:25 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/21/2026 10:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/21/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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FlixBus13h 25m01:40 AMKarlsruheCentral Station3:05 PMMagdeburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 6/21/2026 1:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) arriving at 6/21/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
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Bus from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg
What are the most popular stations in Karlsruhe and Magdeburg?
In Karlsruhe, you will usually depart from Central Station, Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station or Heidehof Train Station, while in Magdeburg you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Central Station or Neustadt Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Magdeburg from Karlsruhe? With 5 connections between 3 Carpool, Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Karlsruhe and Magdeburg, you can pay as low as $27 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Magdeburg in just 7h 27m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Karlsruhe and Magdeburg are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Karlsruhe and Magdeburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Ettlingen or to Biederitz, and look at flights from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg?
The most popular companies between Karlsruhe and Magdeburg, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg
How can I reach Magdeburg from Karlsruhe?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Carpool, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Magdeburg from Karlsruhe.
How far is Magdeburg from Karlsruhe?
The distance between Karlsruhe and Magdeburg is 257.5 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Karlsruhe and Magdeburg?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 15 kgs, a car 70 kgs, and a flight 102 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg?
You can get to Magdeburg with just $27 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Magdeburg in just 7h 27m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Karlsruhe and to Magdeburg
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Karlsruhe and to Magdeburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
