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Compare train 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 an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Dresden to Merseburg:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Merseburg costing on average $50 (€42).
Other travel options to Merseburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€42) compared to roughly $25 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-25.06 (€-20.99). The journey takes 1h 51m versus 1h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Merseburg
How to get from Dresden to Merseburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Merseburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:25 PM2h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)11:45 PMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:25 PM2h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)11:45 PMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 1652 · S5 · 745108:11 AM2h01Dresden Hbf10:12 AMMerseburg Hbf$391One-way2 transfers
Other options
- IC 2048 · 745129:00 AM2h12Dresden Hbf11:12 AMMerseburg Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1650 · S5 · 7451410:11 AM2h01Dresden Hbf12:12 PMMerseburg Hbf$421One-way2 transfers
- 16510 · S5X · S119:12 AM2h49Dresden Hbf12:01 PMMerseburg Hbf$421One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus8:15 PM2h25Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:40 PMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:15 PM2h30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)12:45 AMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Merseburg:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Merseburg costing on average $50 (€42).
Other travel options to Merseburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Merseburg as scheduled services by train 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 Halle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Merseburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Merseburg by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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