Magdeburg to Vienna by train

Taking the train from Magdeburg to Vienna

So you’re considering going from Magdeburg to Vienna by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Magdeburg and Vienna

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 €40.15, 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 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.

Departure frequency and timetable from Magdeburg to Vienna

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Magdeburg to Vienna:

• 01:23 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 23:19 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 00:42 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• 23:22 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• A train departs every 22 minutes from Magdeburg toward Vienna.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 30 trains serving this route each day.

Magdeburg to Vienna train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 551 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 7 hours and 36 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Magdeburg and Vienna?

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Magdeburg to Vienna

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 Vienna city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.