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Gothenburg to Magdeburg Train Schedule
Trip Summary
47 trains operate daily from Gothenburg to Magdeburg. The train trip from Gothenburg to Magdeburg is usually about 16 hours and 13 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 12 hours and 46 minutes.
| Distance | 386 mi (622 km) |
| Fastest train | 12h 46m |
| Lowest price | $68.59 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Gothenburg to Magdeburg?
2 train services operate from Gothenburg to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 41 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 6 | 17h 47m | $68.59 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 41 | 16h 1m | $99.02 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Gothenburg to Magdeburg start from $69, and on average cost . Daily there are 41 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Gothenburg leaves from Mölndal Station . And in Magdeburg trains arrive at Magdeburg Herrenkrug and 5 other train stations.
From Gothenburg to Magdeburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 16 hours and 1 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 12 hours and 46 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Gothenburg to Magdeburg
The distance between Gothenburg and Magdeburg is approximately 386 miles, or 622 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 16 hours and 13 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 12 hours and 46 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 Gothenburg 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 Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Gothenburg at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 47 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 Gothenburg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Gothenburg?
Main departure station: Mölndal Station
There is one train station in Gothenburg.
All train stations in Gothenburg:
Mölndal Station
Where is the train station in Magdeburg?
Main arrival station: Magdeburg Herrenkrug
There are more train stations and stops in Magdeburg than most cities. Most trains from Gothenburg will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Magdeburg:
All train stations in Magdeburg:
Magdeburg Herrenkrug
Magdeburg Südost
Magdeburg-Eichenweiler
Beyendorf
Magdeburg-Rothensee
Magdeburg-Salbke
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