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Trip Summary
You can pick from 69 daily train trips between Interlaken and Magdeburg. The average train journey from Interlaken to Magdeburg takes 11 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 8 hours and 51 minutes.
| Distance | 412 mi (663 km) |
| Fastest train | 9h 0m |
| Lowest price | $102.98 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Interlaken to Magdeburg?
There are 3 train lines with service from Interlaken 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 11h 57m | $137.35 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 53 | 10h 54m | $147.66 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 14 | 13h 35m | $132.31 |
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 Interlaken to Magdeburg start from $103, and on average cost . Daily there are 14 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Interlaken leaves from Interlaken West . And in Magdeburg trains arrive at Magdeburg Südost and 2 other train stations.
From Interlaken to Magdeburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 13 hours and 35 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 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Interlaken and Magdeburg is approximately 412 miles, or 663 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 51 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.
Trains departing from Interlaken to Magdeburg tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Interlaken at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 69 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.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Interlaken?
Main departure station: Interlaken West
There is one train station in Interlaken.
All train stations in Interlaken:
Interlaken West
Where is the train station in Magdeburg?
Main arrival station: Magdeburg Südost
There are more train stations and stops in Magdeburg than most cities. Most trains from Interlaken will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Magdeburg:
All train stations in Magdeburg:
Magdeburg Südost
Beyendorf
Magdeburg-Rothensee
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