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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Merseburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Merseburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$59 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Merseburg:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Merseburg costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Merseburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Merseburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Merseburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Merseburg, ZOB (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Merseburg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Merseburg by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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