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Groningen - Magdeburg Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 119 daily train trips between Groningen and Magdeburg. The average train journey from Groningen to Magdeburg takes 8 hours and 2 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Distance225 mi (362 km)
Fastest train5h 34m
Lowest price£35.86
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines3

Which train should you take from Groningen to Magdeburg?

There are 3 train lines with service from Groningen to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 43 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn437h 32m£62.52
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company719h 4m£55.88
Non-federally owned railway company97h 8m£67.96
  • 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 Groningen to Magdeburg start from £36, and on average cost . Daily there are 71 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Groningen leaves from Groningen Noord and 2 other stations. And in Magdeburg trains arrive at Magdeburg Südost and 5 other train stations.

    From Groningen to Magdeburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 4 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 5 hours and 34 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 104 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Magdeburg.

  • Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Groningen to Magdeburg start from £59, and on average cost . Daily there are 9 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Magdeburg. Non-federally owned railway company in Groningen leaves from Groningen Noord . And in Magdeburg trains arrive at Magdeburg-Rothensee and 4 other train stations.

    From Groningen to Magdeburg train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 8 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 5 hours and 34 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Non-federally owned railway company offers 45 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Magdeburg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Groningen to Magdeburg. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Groningen and Magdeburg is approximately 225 miles, or 362 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 2 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 34 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 Groningen to Magdeburg on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Groningen at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 119 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 Groningen.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Groningen?

Main departure station: Groningen Europapark

Groningen has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Magdeburg.

All train stations in Groningen:

  • Groningen Europapark

  • Groningen Noord

  • Train Station

Where is the train station in Magdeburg?

Main arrival station: Magdeburg-Rothensee

There are more train stations and stops in Magdeburg than most cities. Most trains from Groningen will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Magdeburg:

Train stations in Magdeburg:

  • Magdeburg-Rothensee

  • Magdeburg Südost

  • Beyendorf

  • Magdeburg-Eichenweiler

  • Magdeburg-Salbke

  • Magdeburg Herrenkrug

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