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Trip Summary
20 trains operate daily from Magdeburg to Machelen. The train trip from Magdeburg to Machelen is usually about 10 hours and 31 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 8 hours and 9 minutes.
| Distance | 320 mi (515 km) |
| Fastest train | 8h 9m |
| Lowest price | $107.72 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Magdeburg to Machelen?
2 train services operate from Magdeburg to Machelen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 11 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 11 | 9h 49m | $140.07 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 11h 40m | $137.67 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Magdeburg to Machelen start from $108, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Machelen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Magdeburg leaves from Beyendorf and one other station. And in Machelen trains arrive at Diegem .
From Magdeburg to Machelen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 40 minutes. If you are looking to get to Machelen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 9 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Magdeburg and Machelen is approximately 320 miles, or 515 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 31 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 9 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 Magdeburg to Machelen tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. 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 Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Magdeburg at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 20 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 Machelen to Magdeburg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Magdeburg?
Main departure station: Magdeburg Südost
There are two stations in Magdeburg where you can board the train to Machelen.
All train stations in Magdeburg:
Magdeburg Südost
Beyendorf
Where is the train station in Machelen?
Main arrival station: Diegem
Machelen has one train station.
All train stations in Machelen:
Diegem
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