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Compare bus, train, and flight for Merseburg to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merseburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €68.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€86 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train 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 Merseburg to Hamburg:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merseburg to Hamburg costing on average €86.
A bus is €320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Merseburg to Hamburg costing on average €366.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 7h 8m.
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How to get from Merseburg to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Merseburg to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:30 AM6h25Merseburg2:55 PMHamburg€371One-way0 transfers
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- 8:30 AM6h25Merseburg2:55 PMHamburg€371One-way0 transfers
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- 8:30 AM6h25Merseburg2:55 PMHamburg€371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Merseburg to Hamburg:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merseburg to Hamburg costing on average €86.
A bus is €320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Merseburg to Hamburg costing on average €366.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 7h 8m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merseburg and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Merseburg Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Halle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with Omnibusbetrieb Saalekreis, FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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