Lowest Prices
We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
39 trains operate daily from Magdeburg to Bad Salzungen. The train trip from Magdeburg to Bad Salzungen is usually about 4 hours and 25 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 1 minute.
Distance | 109 mi (175 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 1m |
Lowest price | €23.94 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Magdeburg to Bad Salzungen
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: €39 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: €24 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: €26 one-way
Which train should you take from Magdeburg to Bad Salzungen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Magdeburg to Bad Salzungen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 33 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 4 | 4h 0m | €40.98 |
Deutsche Bahn | 33 | 4h 16m | €38.63 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 9 | 6h 8m | €33.21 |
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.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Magdeburg to Bad Salzungen start from €26, and on average cost . Daily there are 9 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bad Salzungen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Magdeburg leaves from Magdeburg-Buckau and 4 other stations. And in Bad Salzungen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Magdeburg to Bad Salzungen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 8 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bad Salzungen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 1 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Magdeburg and Bad Salzungen is approximately 109 miles, or 175 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 25 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 1 minute.
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 Bad Salzungen on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Magdeburg at 04:00 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 39 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 Bad Salzungen to Magdeburg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Magdeburg?
Main departure station: Magdeburg-Neustadt
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Magdeburg where you can board the train.
All train stations in Magdeburg:
Magdeburg-Neustadt
Magdeburg-Buckau
Train Station
Magdeburg SKET Industriepark
Magdeburg-Sudenburg
Where is the train station in Bad Salzungen?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Bad Salzungen has one train station.
Train stations in Bad Salzungen:
Train Station
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Bad Salzungen to Magdeburg?
Search Train TicketsWanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book coaches and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more
- Train Tickets
- Germany
- Bad Salzungen
- Magdeburg to Bad Salzungen