How to travel from Berlin to Merseburg

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Compare train and bus 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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 100 miles (162 km)

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$58

Average price

$16

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$35

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 55m

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1h 25m

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30m

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2h 42m

Average total duration

2h 12m

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2h 25m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Merseburg is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Merseburg:

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Merseburg costing on average $58 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Merseburg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Merseburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Berlin and Merseburg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Merseburg among Omio's users.

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from Berlin to Merseburg

How to get from Berlin to Merseburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Berlin to Merseburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 837 · 34764
    9:05 AM1h29
    Berlin Hbf
    10:34 AMMerseburg Hbf
    $581One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 837 · 34764
    9:05 AM1h29
    Berlin Hbf
    10:34 AMMerseburg Hbf
    $581One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 837 · 34764
    9:05 AM1h29
    Berlin Hbf
    10:34 AMMerseburg Hbf
    $581One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1005 · 74510
    8:36 AM1h38
    Berlin Hbf
    10:14 AMMerseburg Hbf
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1505 · 74512
    9:36 AM1h37
    Berlin Hbf
    11:13 AMMerseburg Hbf
    $691One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Berlin and Merseburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Merseburg is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Merseburg:

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Merseburg costing on average $58 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Merseburg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Merseburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 12m.

The distance from Berlin to Merseburg is approximately 100 miles (162 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Merseburg is:
  • Around 7 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Merseburg:
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Merseburg, ZOB (Bahnhof).
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Merseburg Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Merseburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Merseburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Merseburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Merseburg:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Merseburg often also extend their vacation to go to Leipzig, Halle, Peißen bei Halle, Saale, Hamburg, Erfurt. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Merseburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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