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Hildesheim to Magdeburg train

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Hildesheim - Magdeburg Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

30 trains operate daily from Hildesheim to Magdeburg. The train trip from Hildesheim to Magdeburg is usually about 2 hours and 29 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as one hour and 41 minutes.

Distance71 mi (114 km)
Fastest train1h 41m
Lowest price£16.49
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
Train lines4

Which train should you take from Hildesheim to Magdeburg?

There are 4 train lines with service from Hildesheim to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 18 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn132h 7m£17.65
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company182h 48m£22.13
Non-federally owned railway company22h 42m£32.31
erixx12h 30m£34.20
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Hildesheim to Magdeburg start from £18, and on average cost . Daily there are 18 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Hildesheim leaves from Hildesheim Ost and one other station. And in Magdeburg trains arrive at Magdeburg Südost and 4 other train stations.

    From Hildesheim to Magdeburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 48 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 1 hours and 41 minutes.

  • Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Hildesheim to Magdeburg start from £27, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Magdeburg. Non-federally owned railway company in Hildesheim leaves from Hildesheim Ost . And in Magdeburg trains arrive at Beyendorf and one other train station.

    From Hildesheim to Magdeburg train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 42 minutes. If you are looking to get to Magdeburg faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 41 minutes.

  • Erixx (branded as erixx) is one of Germany’s handful of privately-operated rail companies with destinations including Wittingen, Bad Harzburg, Soltau and Wolfenbuttel. Erixx services are alcohol-free but do provide clean restrooms, special compartments for traveling with your bike, and modern train cars and carriages.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Hildesheim and Magdeburg is approximately 71 miles, or 114 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 29 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 41 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Hildesheim to Magdeburg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Hildesheim 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 30 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.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Magdeburg to Hildesheim.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Hildesheim?

Main departure station: Train Station

There are two stations in Hildesheim where you can board the train to Magdeburg.

All train stations in Hildesheim:

  • Train Station

  • Hildesheim Ost

Where is the train station in Magdeburg?

Main arrival station: Magdeburg-Eichenweiler

There are more train stations and stops in Magdeburg than most cities. Most trains from Hildesheim will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Magdeburg:

Train stations in Magdeburg:

  • Magdeburg-Eichenweiler

  • Beyendorf

  • Magdeburg-Salbke

  • Magdeburg-Rothensee

  • Magdeburg Südost

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