Bremen to Magdeburg distance

The distance from Bremen (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 257 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 32 min. The straight-line distance is 218 km (135 miles); Magdeburg lies to the ESE of Bremen.

Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Bremen distance — the route is the same.

Straight line
218 km
Miles
135 mi
Nautical miles
118 nmi
Direction
ESE 118°
Driving distance
257 km
Flight time approx.
46 min

Travel time comparison

ModeDistanceDuration approx.
Airplane (straight line)218 km46 min
Car (road)257 km2 h 32 min

Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.

Taxi cost for this route

Taxi cost approx.
522–700 €

A regular metered taxi from Bremen to Magdeburg would cost roughly 522–700 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 257 km by road.

Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.

Bremen

Bremen is located in Bremen, Germany.

Coordinates (DMS)53° 4′ 45.47″ N, 8° 48′ 6.10″ O
Latitude53.08
Longitude8.8
RegionBremen
CountryGermany
Population586,271

Magdeburg

Magdeburg is located in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.

Coordinates (DMS)52° 6′ 47.43″ N, 11° 36′ 29.11″ O
Latitude52.11
Longitude11.61
RegionSachsen-Anhalt
CountryGermany
Population244,329

Midpoint of the route

The geographic midpoint between Bremen and Magdeburg is at 52.6° N, 10.22° E.

The nearest town is Lachendorf, Landkreis Celle, Niedersachsen — about 109 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bremen from Magdeburg?

By car it is 257 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 32 min. The straight-line distance between Bremen and Magdeburg is 218 kilometres (135 miles or 118 nautical miles).

How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Magdeburg?

The driving distance is 257 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 32 min (excluding traffic).

In which direction is Magdeburg from Bremen?

Magdeburg lies to the ESE (118°) as seen from Bremen.

How long is a flight from Bremen to Magdeburg?

At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 46 minutes.

How much does a taxi from Bremen to Magdeburg cost?

Over 257 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bremen to Magdeburg would cost roughly 522–700 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.

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