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Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Köthen and Magdeburg. The average train journey from Köthen to Magdeburg takes one hour and 10 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 36 minutes.
| Distance | 30 mi (48 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 36m |
| Lowest price | £5.69 |
| Trains per day | 16 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Köthen to Magdeburg?
2 train services operate from Köthen to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 0h 55m | £8.42 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 3 | 1h 12m | £11.28 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Köthen to Magdeburg tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. 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 Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Köthen at 06:00 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 4 scheduled trains on most days. 16 of these are direct connections to Magdeburg. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Magdeburg to Köthen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Köthen?
Main departure station: Arensdorf(Köthen)
There are two stations in Köthen where you can board the train to Magdeburg.
All train stations in Köthen:
Arensdorf(Köthen)
Arensdorf Badegaster Weg
Where is the train station in Magdeburg?
Main arrival station: Magdeburg Südost
There are more train stations and stops in Magdeburg than most cities. Most trains from Köthen will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Magdeburg:
Train stations in Magdeburg:
Magdeburg Südost
Magdeburg-Rothensee
Beyendorf
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