Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Merseburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Merseburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Merseburg:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Merseburg costing on average $67.
A bus is $261 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Merseburg costing on average $276.
Other travel options to Merseburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
Flight takes on average 3h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Merseburg
How to get from Berlin to Merseburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Merseburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:20 PM1h55Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)12:15 AMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:20 PM1h55Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)12:15 AMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 1005 · 745108:36 AM1h36Berlin Hbf10:12 AMMerseburg Hbf$731One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 1505 · 745129:36 AM1h36Berlin Hbf11:12 AMMerseburg Hbf$731One-way1 transfer
ICE 837 · S119:05 AM1h56Berlin Hbf11:01 AMMerseburg Hbf$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:20 AM2h05Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:25 AMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:45 AM2h40Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz8:25 AMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:10 PM2h50Berlin, Alexanderplatz10:00 PMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)$211One-way0 transfers
LH187 · LH1562:45 PM3h15Berlin Brandenburg Airport6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
LH185 · LH1561:45 PM4h15Berlin Brandenburg Airport6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
LH199 · LH1587:45 PM3h25Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2681One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Aug 22
Aug 23
Aug 24
Aug 25
Aug 26
Aug 27
Aug 28
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Merseburg
Travel to Merseburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Merseburg.

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Merseburg:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Merseburg costing on average $67.
A bus is $261 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Merseburg costing on average $276.
Other travel options to Merseburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
Flight takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Merseburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Merseburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Alexanderplatz and arrive in Halle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Merseburg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Merseburg by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Travelling from Berlin to Merseburg: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

