By Streetcar (Tram)
Using the streetcar is probably the easiest way for tourists to get around, since most stops are located near busy places or main attractions. Magdeburg has 10 streetcar lines plus the additional line number 15, which is used in times of heavy traffic, or for special events.Waiting times for the streetcars vary widely and depend on location, time, and day. Within the city center you will rarely wait more than five minutes for the next streetcar even on Sundays, however at stops that serve only one or two lines you may have to wait up to ten minutes, or even twenty minutes on Saturdays and Sundays. You will find timetables at every stop. Within the city center electronic timetables are used. Night schedules are different.
By ship
There are two ferry services that cross the river Elbe. One is the Fähre Westerhüsen and the other one is the Fähre Buckau. Ferry services are offered from March to October, Tuesdays-Sundays 10:00am to 6:00pm. Other river services are listed in the freetime section.
By taxi
Most taxis are operated by the Taxi-Genossenschaft Magdeburg eG. When you are in town call 737373 0049-391-737373 on a mobile phone to request a taxi at any time.
By bus
Buses serve all areas of the city. Busses usually run every 20 min.The 11 bus line numbers are 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 61, 69, 71, and 73. Busses 41-44 operate only in times of heavy traffic or for special events. You will find timetables are every stop. Night schedules are different.