What is the best way to travel from Magdeburg to Hamburg?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool to Hamburg from Magdeburg. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Hamburg from Magdeburg?
You can reach Hamburg with just £14 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus4h 55m007:20MagdeburgCentral Bus Station12:15HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 15/12/2025 07:20:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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FlixBus5h 55m008:35MagdeburgCentral Bus Station14:30HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 15/12/2025 08:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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FlixBus6h 20m000:40MagdeburgCentral Bus Station07:00HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 15/12/2025 00:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus6h 20m015:10MagdeburgCentral Bus Station21:30HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 15/12/2025 15:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus4h 55m007:20MagdeburgCentral Bus Station12:15HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 16/12/2025 07:20:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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FlixBus6h 20m000:40MagdeburgCentral Bus Station07:00HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 16/12/2025 00:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus7h 1m023:59MagdeburgCentral Bus Station07:00HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 16/12/2025 23:59:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 17/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 1m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus5h 55m008:35MagdeburgCentral Bus Station14:30HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 08:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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FlixBus6h 20m000:40MagdeburgCentral Bus Station07:00HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 00:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus6h 55m005:05MagdeburgCentral Bus Station12:00HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 05:05:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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FlixBus6h 20m015:10MagdeburgCentral Bus Station21:30HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 15:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 17m000:54MagdeburgNeustadt Train Station07:11HamburgDammtor Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 00:54:00 to Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 07:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 17m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m004:21MagdeburgNeustadt Train Station08:11HamburgDammtor Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 04:21:00 to Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 51m005:45MagdeburgNeustadt Train Station08:36HamburgDammtor Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 05:45:00 to Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 51m003:50MagdeburgNeustadt Train Station07:41HamburgDammtor Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 03:50:00 to Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 07:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 3m021:35MagdeburgBuckau Train Station00:38HamburgAltona Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 19/12/2025 21:35:00 to Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 00:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 26m000:38MagdeburgBuckau Train Station07:04HamburgAltona Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 19/12/2025 00:38:00 to Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 07:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 40m005:35MagdeburgBuckau Train Station09:15HamburgAltona Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 19/12/2025 05:35:00 to Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 49m007:35MagdeburgBuckau Train Station10:24HamburgAltona Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 19/12/2025 07:35:00 to Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 49m
Cheapest Trains Friday
What are the fastest trips from Magdeburg to Hamburg?
You can get to Hamburg from Magdeburg in just 2h 49m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus4h 55m007:20MagdeburgCentral Bus Station12:15HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 15/12/2025 07:20:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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FlixBus5h 55m008:35MagdeburgCentral Bus Station14:30HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 15/12/2025 08:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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FlixBus6h 20m000:40MagdeburgCentral Bus Station07:00HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 15/12/2025 00:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus6h 20m015:10MagdeburgCentral Bus Station21:30HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 15/12/2025 15:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus4h 55m007:20MagdeburgCentral Bus Station12:15HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 16/12/2025 07:20:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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FlixBus6h 20m000:40MagdeburgCentral Bus Station07:00HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 16/12/2025 00:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus7h 1m023:59MagdeburgCentral Bus Station07:00HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 16/12/2025 23:59:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 17/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 1m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn2h 51m005:45MagdeburgNeustadt Train Station08:36HamburgDammtor Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 05:45:00 to Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 51m007:45MagdeburgNeustadt Train Station10:36HamburgDammtor Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 07:45:00 to Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 10:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m004:21MagdeburgNeustadt Train Station08:11HamburgDammtor Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 04:21:00 to Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 51m003:50MagdeburgNeustadt Train Station07:41HamburgDammtor Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Neustadt Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 03:50:00 to Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 07:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
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FlixBus5h 55m008:35MagdeburgCentral Bus Station14:30HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 08:35:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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FlixBus6h 20m000:40MagdeburgCentral Bus Station07:00HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 00:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus6h 20m015:10MagdeburgCentral Bus Station21:30HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 15:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus6h 55m005:05MagdeburgCentral Bus Station12:00HamburgCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 18/12/2025 05:05:00 to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Fastest Trains Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Deutsche Bahn2h 49m007:35MagdeburgBuckau Train Station10:24HamburgAltona Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 19/12/2025 07:35:00 to Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 49m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 3m021:35MagdeburgBuckau Train Station00:38HamburgAltona Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 19/12/2025 21:35:00 to Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 00:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 40m005:35MagdeburgBuckau Train Station09:15HamburgAltona Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 19/12/2025 05:35:00 to Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 26m000:38MagdeburgBuckau Train Station07:04HamburgAltona Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 19/12/2025 00:38:00 to Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 07:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
Fastest Trains Friday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Magdeburg to Hamburg
What are the most popular stations in Magdeburg and Hamburg?
In Magdeburg, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Central Station or Neustadt Train Station, while in Hamburg you will be arriving at Central Station, Dammtor Train Station or Central Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Hamburg from Magdeburg? With 5 connections between 2 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Magdeburg and Hamburg, you can pay as low as £14 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Hamburg in just 2h 49m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Magdeburg and Hamburg are FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Magdeburg and Hamburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Biederitz or to Hamburg Airport, and look at flights from , and landing at Hamburg Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Magdeburg to Hamburg?
The most popular companies between Magdeburg and Hamburg, are FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Magdeburg to Hamburg
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Magdeburg to Hamburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Magdeburg to Hamburg
How can I reach Hamburg from Magdeburg?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Hamburg from Magdeburg.
How far is Hamburg from Magdeburg?
The distance between Magdeburg and Hamburg is 193.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Magdeburg and Hamburg?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 33 kgs, and a flight 48 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Magdeburg to Hamburg?
You can get to Hamburg with just £14 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Hamburg?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Hamburg in just 2h 49m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Magdeburg and to Hamburg
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Magdeburg and to Hamburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Magdeburg
- Amsterdam to Magdeburg
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Magdeburg
- Berlin to Magdeburg
- Delmenhorst to Magdeburg
- Dresden to Magdeburg
- Dusseldorf to Magdeburg
- Hanover to Magdeburg
- Jena to Magdeburg
- Leipzig to Magdeburg
- Leipzig/Halle Airport to Magdeburg
- Munich to Magdeburg
- Prague to Magdeburg
- Trips to Hamburg
- Aachen to Hamburg
- Amsterdam to Hamburg
- Basel to Hamburg
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg
- Berlin to Hamburg
- Braunschweig to Hamburg
- Dresden to Hamburg
- Dusseldorf to Hamburg
- Erfurt to Hamburg
- Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg
- Innsbruck to Hamburg
- Karlsruhe to Hamburg
- Klagenfurt to Hamburg
- Linz to Hamburg
- Lyon to Hamburg
- Mannheim to Hamburg
- Munich to Hamburg
- Neumünster to Hamburg
- Osnabrück to Hamburg
- Rostock to Hamburg
- Saarbruecken to Hamburg
- Schwerin to Hamburg
- Vienna to Hamburg
- Wuerzburg to Hamburg
