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Trip Summary
You can pick from 104 daily train trips between Magdeburg and Schweinfurt. The average train journey from Magdeburg to Schweinfurt takes 5 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 3 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 156 mi (251 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 0m |
| Lowest price | €23.33 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Magdeburg to Schweinfurt?
There are 3 train lines with service from Magdeburg to Schweinfurt. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 63 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 63 | 4h 44m | €56.49 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 40 | 6h 24m | €46.30 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 5h 39m | €23.33 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Magdeburg to Schweinfurt start from €23, and on average cost . Daily there are 40 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Schweinfurt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Magdeburg leaves from Beyendorf and 2 other stations. And in Schweinfurt trains arrive at Schweinfurt Hbf and one other train station.
From Magdeburg to Schweinfurt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 24 minutes. If you are looking to get to Schweinfurt faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 0 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Magdeburg to Schweinfurt start from €23, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Schweinfurt. Non-federally owned railway company in Magdeburg leaves from Beyendorf . And in Schweinfurt trains arrive at Schweinfurt Hbf .
From Magdeburg to Schweinfurt train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 39 minutes. If you are looking to get to Schweinfurt faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Magdeburg and Schweinfurt is approximately 156 miles, or 251 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 10 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Magdeburg to Schweinfurt on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Magdeburg 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 104 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 Schweinfurt to Magdeburg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Magdeburg?
Main departure station: Magdeburg Südost
Magdeburg has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Schweinfurt.
All train stations in Magdeburg:
Magdeburg Südost
Magdeburg-Rothensee
Beyendorf
Where is the train station in Schweinfurt?
Main arrival station: Schweinfurt Stadt
Schweinfurt receives travelers from Magdeburg at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Schweinfurt:
Schweinfurt Stadt
Train Station
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