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Trip Summary
You can pick from 58 daily train trips between Heerlen and Magdeburg. The average train journey from Heerlen to Magdeburg takes 7 hours and 42 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 6 hours and 36 minutes.
Distance | 257 mi (414 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 36m |
Lowest price | $37.25 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Heerlen to Magdeburg?
2 train services operate from Heerlen to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 39 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 19 | 9h 16m | $64.06 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 39 | 7h 25m | $65.40 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Heerlen to Magdeburg start from $37, and on average cost . Daily there are 39 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Heerlen leaves from Heerlen Woonboulevard . And in Magdeburg trains arrive at Magdeburg-Eichenweiler and 5 other train stations.
From Heerlen to Magdeburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 25 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 6 hours and 36 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Heerlen and Magdeburg is approximately 257 miles, or 414 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 42 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 36 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Heerlen to Magdeburg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Heerlen 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 58 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 Heerlen?
Main departure station: Heerlen Woonboulevard
There is one train station in Heerlen.
All train stations in Heerlen:
Heerlen Woonboulevard
Where is the train station in Magdeburg?
Main arrival station: Magdeburg-Salbke
There are more train stations and stops in Magdeburg than most cities. Most trains from Heerlen will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Magdeburg:
All train stations in Magdeburg:
Magdeburg-Salbke
Magdeburg Südost
Magdeburg-Eichenweiler
Beyendorf
Magdeburg-Rothensee
Magdeburg Herrenkrug
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