From Salzburg to Magdeburg by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Salzburg to Magdeburg by train. With 23 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Salzburg and Magdeburg

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$62.78, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Salzburg to Magdeburg daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Magdeburg on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 23 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:51: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:08: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:51: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:08: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 49 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Salzburg to Magdeburg

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 5 hours and 53 minutes, spanning 491 kilometres in total.

Booking Salzburg to Magdeburg trains in advance

Booking your Salzburg to Magdeburg tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 6 and a half months before departure.

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Learn more about train travel from Salzburg to Magdeburg

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Magdeburg city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Salzburg and Magdeburg by train?

The train journey from Salzburg to Magdeburg covers 491 kilometres in total.

What is the Salzburg to Magdeburg train price?

The lowest price available on this route is AU$62.78. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Salzburg to Magdeburg?

Tickets for this journey become available 6 and a half months before the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Magdeburg?

The fastest journey on this route takes 5 hours and 53 minutes.