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Trip Summary
You can pick from 31 daily train trips between Bratislava and Magdeburg. The average train journey from Bratislava to Magdeburg takes 11 hours and 38 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 9 hours and 48 minutes.
Distance | 366 mi (589 km) |
Fastest train | 9h 48m |
Lowest price | £31.06 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Bratislava to Magdeburg
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: £44 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: £44 one-way
- RegioJet tickets: £31 one-way
Which train should you take from Bratislava to Magdeburg?
There are 3 train lines with service from Bratislava to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 53 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 53 | 10h 22m | £60.01 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 39 | 13h 7m | £63.09 |
RegioJet | 1 | 14h 9m | £35.85 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bratislava to Magdeburg start from £44, and on average cost . Daily there are 39 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bratislava leaves from Bratislava hl.st. and one other station. And in Magdeburg trains arrive at Beyendorf and 11 other train stations.
From Bratislava to Magdeburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 13 hours and 7 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 9 hours and 48 minutes.
RegioJet train tickets from Bratislava to Magdeburg start from £31, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 RegioJet schedules to Magdeburg. RegioJet in Bratislava leaves from Bratislava hl.st. . And in Magdeburg trains arrive at Central Bus Station .
From Bratislava to Magdeburg train travel on RegioJet takes 14 hours and 9 minutes. If you are looking to get to Magdeburg faster, RegioJet offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 9 hours and 48 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bratislava and Magdeburg is approximately 366 miles, or 589 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 38 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 48 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 Bratislava to Magdeburg on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday 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 Bratislava at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. 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 31 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 Bratislava.
City Information
Bratislava
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The capital of Slovakia and a beautiful city straddling two sides of the Danube, Bratislava is a popular tourist destination in Europe that features plenty of attractions. Tourists often flock to the Old Town quarter, a historic area that dates back to several centuries. In this quarter, you can also find the magnificent Baroque Palaces, with their awe-inspiring architecture, as well as Mozart House, where Mozart performed for the Palffy clan when he was only six years old. Don't miss out on the chance to marvel at the Gothic Cathedral of St. Martin, the coronation church for the kings and queens of Hungary for three centuries.
As the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava naturally features many world-famous restaurants that serve the finest local specialties. Special mentions go to the Modrá Hviezda, a small restaurant in the Old Town quarter of the city. However, for the best local dishes, try the Bratislava Flagship.
The primary train station in Bratislava is the Bratislava-Petrzalka. Bus service also makes Bratislava accessible from many major cities in Eastern Europe. Flights go through the nearby M. R. Štefánik Airport, located just 5.1 miles away from the city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bratislava?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Bratislava-Petrzalka
Built in 1897, the Bratislava-Petrzalka railway station is a bright and airy train station in the borough of Petržalka, in the southern part of Bratislava. It went through a significant renovation in the 1990s and became the terminal station for trains running to and from Vienna. The current station features a wide range of on-site amenities, including a vast waiting lounge and public restrooms. Bus lines connect the station with the city center and other major stations in Bratislava.
All train stations in Bratislava:
Bratislava-Petrzalka
Bratislava hl.st.
Where is the train station in Magdeburg?
Main arrival station: Magdeburg-Neustadt
There are more train stations and stops in Magdeburg than most cities. Most trains from Bratislava will stop at one (or more) of the 13 following stations in Magdeburg:
Train stations in Magdeburg:
Magdeburg-Neustadt
Magdeburg Südost
Train Station
Magdeburg Hasselbachplatz
Magdeburg SKET Industriepark
Magdeburg-Buckau
Magdeburg Herrenkrug
Central Bus Station
Beyendorf
Magdeburg-Salbke
Magdeburg-Eichenweiler
Magdeburg-Sudenburg
Magdeburg-Rothensee
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