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Trip Summary
116 trains operate daily from Melle to Magdeburg. The train trip from Melle to Magdeburg is usually about 4 hours and 9 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 7 minutes.
| Distance | 140 mi (225 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 7m |
| Lowest price | $23.12 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Melle to Magdeburg?
There are 4 train lines with service from Melle to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 93 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 4 | 4h 36m | $39.39 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 33m | $41.72 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 93 | 4h 10m | $44.56 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 18 | 3h 54m | $48.30 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
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 Melle to Magdeburg start from $42, and on average cost . Daily there are 18 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Melle leaves from Bruchmühlen and one other station. And in Magdeburg trains arrive at Magdeburg-Rothensee and 4 other train stations.
From Melle to Magdeburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 54 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 3 hours and 7 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Melle and Magdeburg is approximately 140 miles, or 225 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 9 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 7 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 Melle 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 Melle 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 116 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 Melle.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Melle?
Main departure station: Bruchmühlen
There are two stations in Melle where you can board the train to Magdeburg.
All train stations in Melle:
Bruchmühlen
Westerhausen
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 Melle will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Magdeburg:
All train stations in Magdeburg:
Magdeburg Südost
Magdeburg-Salbke
Magdeburg-Eichenweiler
Magdeburg-Rothensee
Beyendorf
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