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Cities Near Magdeburg

Cities near Magdeburg, Germany: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Dessau, Wolfsburg, Brandenburg an der Havel. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Magdeburg, Germany is Dessau, about 33 mi (53 km) away — roughly 59 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Dessau33 mi / 53 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Wolfsburg41 mi / 66 km1 hr 14 minDrive/railDay trip
Brandenburg an der Havel44 mi / 70 km1 hr 18 minDrive/railDay trip
Wolfenbüttel46 mi / 74 km1 hr 23 minDrive/railDay trip
Halle47 mi / 75 km1 hr 24 minDrive/railDay trip
Leipzig63 mi / 101 km1 hr 53 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Potsdam64 mi / 102 km1 hr 54 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Hildesheim71 mi / 115 km2 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Zehlendorf72 mi / 115 km2 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Celle74 mi / 119 km1 hr 43 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Magdeburg

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Dessau, Wolfsburg, Brandenburg an der Havel, Wolfenbüttel, Halle. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Magdeburg include Dessau, Wolfsburg, Brandenburg an der Havel, Wolfenbüttel, Halle. The closest is Dessau, about 33 miles (53 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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