Cologne to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Cologne (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 435 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 17 min. The straight-line distance is 347 km (216 miles); Magdeburg lies to the ENE of Cologne.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Cologne distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 347 km | 56 min |
| Car (road) | 435 km | 4 h 17 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Cologne to Magdeburg would cost roughly 878–1180 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 435 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.
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Magdeburg
Magdeburg is located in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 6′ 47.43″ N, 11° 36′ 29.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.11 |
| Longitude | 11.61 |
| Region | Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 244,329 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Cologne and Magdeburg is at 51.55° N, 9.25° E.
The nearest town is Borgentreich, Kreis Höxter, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 174 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cologne from Magdeburg?
By car it is 435 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 17 min. The straight-line distance between Cologne and Magdeburg is 347 kilometres (216 miles or 187 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 435 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 17 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Cologne?
Magdeburg lies to the ENE (66°) as seen from Cologne.
How long is a flight from Cologne to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 56 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Cologne to Magdeburg cost?
Over 435 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Cologne to Magdeburg would cost roughly 878–1180 € 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.
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |
Distances from Magdeburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Magdeburg → Quedlinburg | 59 km |
| Magdeburg → Wolfsburg | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Halle (Saale) | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Wittenberg | 92 km |
| Magdeburg → Braunschweig | 94 km |
| Magdeburg → Salzgitter | 109 km |
| Magdeburg → Goslar | 115 km |
| Magdeburg → Leipzig | 122 km |