This information about transportation options in Magdeburg might help your romantic getaway go off without a hitch: To get to Magdeburg, book a flight to Hecklingen (CSO-Magdeburg - Cochstedt), which is the closest major airport, located 20.4 mi (32.9 km) from the city centre. Walk to nearby metro stations such as Hauptbahnhof/ Ost Station, City Carré Station and Damaschkeplatz Central Station. If you want to travel outside the area, hop on a train from Magdeburg (ZMG-Magdeburg Train Station), Magdeburg Hasselbachplatz Station or Magdeburg Central Station.