How to travel from Vienna to Merseburg

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Compare train and flight for Vienna to Merseburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Merseburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $157. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $157, and a train costs an average of $157.

Distance: 292 miles (470 km)

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$177

Average price

Cheapest

$118

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 34m

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6h 46m

Average total duration

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

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Merseburg is a train with an average price of $177 (€143).

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

A train is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Merseburg costing on average $229 (€185).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Merseburg is by train with an average journey time of 6h 34m.

Other travel options to Merseburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 9h 0m.

Bus takes on average 11h 25m.

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

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from Vienna to Merseburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:30 PM11h37
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    11:07 AMHalle(Saale) Hbf
    $521One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:30 PM11h37
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    11:07 AMHalle(Saale) Hbf
    $521One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS283
    8:30 AM1h10
    Vienna International Airport
    9:40 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $3291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 766 · ICE 1504 · 34782+Bayerische Regiobahn79032
    11:28 AM8h06
    Vienna Hbf
    7:34 PMMerseburg Hbf
    $1251One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1228 · ICE 1600 · 34770
    6:13 AM7h21
    Vienna Hbf
    1:34 PMMerseburg Hbf
    $1871One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 260 · ICE 1008 · 34772
    6:28 AM8h06
    Vienna Hbf
    2:34 PMMerseburg Hbf
    $1871One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 PM10h15
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    12:45 AMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM10h10
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    10:40 PMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 PM9h15
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    6:00 AMHalle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW755 · EW8
    3:50 PM3h55
    Vienna International Airport
    7:45 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $1801One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW2757 · EW8005
    4:05 PM4h05
    Vienna International Airport
    8:10 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $2041One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9753 · EW9048
    3:15 PM3h55
    Vienna International Airport
    7:10 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $2291One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Merseburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Vienna and Merseburg including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Merseburg is a train with an average price of $177 (€143).

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

A train is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Merseburg costing on average $229 (€185).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Merseburg is by train with an average journey time of 6h 34m.

Other travel options to Merseburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 9h 0m.

Bus takes on average 11h 25m.

The distance from Vienna to Merseburg is approximately 292 miles (470 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Merseburg is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Merseburg as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Merseburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Merseburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Halle, ZOB.
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Merseburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Merseburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Merseburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Vienna to Merseburg:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Merseburg often also extend their vacation to go to Leipzig, Halle, Berlin, Peißen bei Halle, Saale, Hamburg. 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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