Travelling from Magdeburg to Dortmund by train

Considering a train trip from Magdeburg to Dortmund? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Magdeburg and Dortmund

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 US$90.00, 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 10 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.

Train schedule for travel between Magdeburg and Dortmund

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 29 trains make this journey of 295 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Magdeburg is at 00:55 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:04.

During the weekend, 00:55 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 19:09 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 14 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Magdeburg to Dortmund

Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 1 minute. The total distance travelled is 295 kilometres.

How far in advance Magdeburg and Dortmund tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Magdeburg and Dortmund are available 10 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making your Magdeburg to Dortmund travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Dortmund.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Magdeburg to Dortmund by train?

The distance between Magdeburg and Dortmund is 295 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Magdeburg to Dortmund?

The lowest price on this route is US$90.00. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

How far in advance can I book my Magdeburg to Dortmund train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 10 months in advance of the departure date.

What’s the travel time from Magdeburg to Dortmund by train?

The fastest journey time is 3 hours and 1 minute.