Driving from Magdeburg to Moscow
Moscow lies 1,737 km (1,079 mi) north-east of Magdeburg, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 2,119 km (1,316 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Magdeburg | Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Russia |
| Population | 244,329 | 10.4 million |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
Clocks in Moscow are 1 h ahead of Magdeburg right now, so a 26 h 29 min journey lands 27 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Moscow
Crossing from Germany into Russia: money changes from the Euro to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Where to book car hire from Magdeburg to Moscow
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Staying in Moscow
Our booking partner lists 1,621+ places to stay in Moscow (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 1,000 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (726), and 26 are five-star. Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 10,257 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Moscow from Magdeburg?
1,737 km (1,079 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Magdeburg; by road roughly 2,119 km (1,316 mi).
How long does it take to get from Magdeburg to Moscow by car?
About 26 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Magdeburg and Moscow?
Moscow is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Berlin).
What currency do I need in Moscow?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where can I stay in Moscow?
Our booking partner lists 1,621+ places to stay in Moscow, bookable on this site.
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.