Trains tickets from Magdeburg to Cologne

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Next departures for Magdeburg to Cologne on October 17
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Compare 3 ways to go from Magdeburg to Cologne

Average Price$28 - $78Average Duration7h 5m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$23 - $163Average Duration4h 39m
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Carpool
Average Price$21 - $54Average Duration4h 20m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
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busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Magdeburg to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day
4h 20mAverage Duration
$21Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Train Magdeburg to Cologne: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$113
Average train trip duration4h 39m
Number of daily trains24
Earliest train departure6:03am
Distance217 miles (349 km)
Latest train departure10:04pm

Magdeburg to Cologne Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Magdeburg to Cologne is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Magdeburg and Cologne compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Magdeburg to Cologne.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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