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Trip Summary
You can pick from 78 daily train trips between Liège and Magdeburg. The average train journey from Liège to Magdeburg takes 13 hours and 35 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 12 hours and 12 minutes.
Distance | 280 mi (451 km) |
Fastest train | 12h 12m |
Lowest price | €130.35 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Liège to Magdeburg?
2 train services operate from Liège to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 71 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 71 | 13h 40m | €132.18 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 7 | 12h 59m | €130.45 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Liège to Magdeburg start from €130, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Liège leaves from Liège-Palais and one other station. And in Magdeburg trains arrive at Magdeburg-Rothensee and 3 other train stations.
From Liège to Magdeburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 12 hours and 59 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 12 hours and 12 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Liège and Magdeburg is approximately 280 miles, or 451 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 13 hours and 35 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 12 hours and 12 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.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Liège to Magdeburg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Liège at 21:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 78 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 Liège.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Liège?
Main departure station: Chenee
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Liège where you can board the train.
All train stations in Liège:
Chenee
Angleur
Sclessin
Liège-Palais
Liège-Jonfosse
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 Liège will stop at one (or more) of the 9 following stations in Magdeburg:
Train stations in Magdeburg:
Magdeburg-Rothensee
Magdeburg Südost
Beyendorf
Magdeburg Herrenkrug
Magdeburg-Salbke
Magdeburg-Eichenweiler
Magdeburg SKET Industriepark
Magdeburg-Neustadt
Magdeburg-Sudenburg
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