Driving from Moscow to Magdeburg
Magdeburg lies 1,737 km (1,079 mi) west of Moscow, -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.
| Moscow | Magdeburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Germany |
| Population | 10.4 million | 244,329 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
Clocks in Magdeburg are 1 h behind Moscow right now, so a 26 h 29 min journey lands only 25 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Magdeburg
Crossing from Russia into Germany: money changes from the Ruble to the Euro (EUR); 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 Moscow to Magdeburg
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Staying in Magdeburg
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Common questions
How far is Magdeburg from Moscow?
1,737 km (1,079 mi) in a straight line, west of Moscow; by road roughly 2,119 km (1,316 mi).
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Magdeburg 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 Moscow and Magdeburg?
Magdeburg is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Moscow).
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.