Karlsruhe to Magdeburg by train

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Overview: trains from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 17:59 View journey
Last train 23:06 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 6hr 49m View journey
Distance (km) 417
Trains / day 2 View all
Cheapest journey £118.40 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 7m
Train operators 3

Karlsruhe to Magdeburg train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg take around 6 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 417 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Karlsruhe is scheduled to depart at around  21:02. The last departure is usually at around 23:06 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Karlsruhe at around 17:59, with the last train leaving at around 23:06. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 2 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £118.40.

We think any time is a great time to visit Magdeburg, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Magdeburg.

Is there a direct train from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg?

The journey between Karlsruhe and Magdeburg usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg?

The Karlsruhe to Magdeburg train travel takes about 6 hours and 49 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Karlsruhe to Magdeburg train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Magdeburg leaving Karlsruhe at around 21:02 and the last train leaving at around 23:06 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Karlsruhe at around 17:59, with the final departure at 23:06.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.