Driving from London to Magdeburg
Magdeburg lies 810 km (503 mi) east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 21 min without stops, over roughly 988 km (614 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| London | Magdeburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 9 million | 244,329 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 39014–39130 |
Clocks in Magdeburg are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 12 h 21 min journey lands 13 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Magdeburg
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book car hire from London to Magdeburg
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Staying in Magdeburg
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Common questions
How far is Magdeburg from London?
810 km (503 mi) in a straight line, east of London; by road roughly 988 km (614 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Magdeburg by car?
About 12 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Magdeburg?
Magdeburg is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Magdeburg?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.