Calbe Ost station

Calbe (Saale) Ost station is a railway station on the Magdeburg-Leipzig Messe Süd line with multiple tracks and platforms for passenger trains. The layout includes both island and side platforms arranged to handle trains from different directions efficiently.

The station opened in 1839 and quickly became an important railway hub connecting the region to broader trade routes. It was built during a period when Germany was rapidly expanding its rail network to link communities and support commerce.

The station building displays architectural features from the 19th century that reflect how railways shaped local infrastructure at that time. Walking through it, you notice construction details and materials typical of stations built during that era.

Regional trains operate regularly from this station, connecting to towns and cities throughout the region with predictable schedules. Allow time to find your correct platform and settle in before the train departs.

The station uses an uncommon mix of island and side platforms to serve four separate tracks, a layout that lets trains from different directions stop simultaneously. This design choice reflects practical thinking about how to maximize the flow of different train services.

Location: Calbe

Official opening: September 9, 1839

Elevation above the sea: 59 m

Website: https://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Calbe__Saale__Ost-1030768

GPS coordinates: 51.92070,11.81048

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22