Day trip from Prague to Magdeburg
Magdeburg lies 299 km (186 mi) north-west of Prague, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 299 km (186 mi) apart, Magdeburg is a realistic day trip from Prague: about 4 h 52 min each way by road.
| Prague | Magdeburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Czechia | Germany |
| Population | 1.2 million | 244,329 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
What changes when you arrive in Magdeburg
Crossing from Czechia into Germany: money changes from the Koruna to the Euro (EUR); 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 tours and tickets in Magdeburg
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Staying in Magdeburg
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Common questions
How far is Magdeburg from Prague?
299 km (186 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Prague; by road roughly 365 km (227 mi).
How long does it take to get from Prague to Magdeburg by road?
About 4 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Prague and Magdeburg?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.