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Compare train and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Merseburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Merseburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $90. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $90, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$102 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Frankfurt am Main to Merseburg:
A train is $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Merseburg costing on average $193 (€156).
Other travel options to Merseburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Merseburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Merseburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:02 PM3h32Frankfurt am Main10:34 PMMerseburg Hbf$821One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
7:02 PM3h32Frankfurt am Main10:34 PMMerseburg Hbf$821One-way1 transfer
Fastest
7:02 AM2h59Frankfurt am Main10:01 AMMerseburg Hbf$831One-way1 transfer
Other options
9:02 AM2h59Frankfurt am Main12:01 PMMerseburg Hbf$831One-way1 transfer
11:02 AM2h59Frankfurt am Main2:01 PMMerseburg Hbf$831One-way1 transfer
1:02 PM2h59Frankfurt am Main4:01 PMMerseburg Hbf$831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Merseburg:
A train is $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Merseburg costing on average $193 (€156).
Other travel options to Merseburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Merseburg as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Merseburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Merseburg, ZOB (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Merseburg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Merseburg by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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