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Trip Summary
211 trains operate daily from Wetzlar to Magdeburg. The train trip from Wetzlar to Magdeburg is usually about 6 hours and 42 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 3 minutes.
| Distance | 173 mi (278 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 3m |
| Lowest price | £35.75 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Wetzlar to Magdeburg?
There are 3 train lines with service from Wetzlar to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 144 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 50m | £50.29 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 144 | 6h 42m | £55.15 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 78 | 6h 44m | £49.01 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Wetzlar to Magdeburg start from £36, and on average cost . Daily there are 78 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Wetzlar leaves from Dutenhofen(Wetzlar) . And in Magdeburg trains arrive at Magdeburg Südost and 10 other train stations.
From Wetzlar to Magdeburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 44 minutes. If you are looking to get to Magdeburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 3 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Wetzlar and Magdeburg is approximately 173 miles, or 278 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 42 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 3 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Wetzlar to Magdeburg tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Wetzlar at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 211 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Wetzlar?
Main departure station: Dutenhofen(Wetzlar)
There is one train station in Wetzlar.
All train stations in Wetzlar:
Dutenhofen(Wetzlar)
Where is the train station in Magdeburg?
Main arrival station: Magdeburg-Buckau
There are more train stations and stops in Magdeburg than most cities. Most trains from Wetzlar will stop at one (or more) of the 11 following stations in Magdeburg:
Train stations in Magdeburg:
Magdeburg-Buckau
Magdeburg SKET Industriepark
Magdeburg-Salbke
Train Station
Magdeburg Südost
Magdeburg-Eichenweiler
Magdeburg-Neustadt
Magdeburg-Rothensee
Beyendorf
Magdeburg-Sudenburg
Magdeburg Herrenkrug
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