What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Merseburg?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Merseburg is to night train which costs €40 - €260 and takes 9h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Merseburg?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Merseburg is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €160 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Merseburg?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Merseburg Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Merseburg?

The distance between Basel and Merseburg is 692 km. The road distance is 659.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Merseburg without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Merseburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €120 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Merseburg?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Basel to Merseburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Merseburg train from?

Basel to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or fly from Basel to Merseburg?

The best way to get from Basel to Merseburg is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €120 - €380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €450 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Basel to Merseburg train arrive?

Basel to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Merseburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Merseburg is 659 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Basel to Merseburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Merseburg?

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Where can I stay near Merseburg?

There are 755+ hotels available in Merseburg.

Basel to Merseburg - 9 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Merseburg by train, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 12
6h 7m
€127–374
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain En
9h 1m
€40–260
Drive 659.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Merseburgcar 659.2 km
6h 10m
€117–169
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
6h 3m
€138–444
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
7h 37m
€191–483
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
5h 38m
€164–383
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
6h 5m
€92–340
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
7h 14m
€120–399
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
8h 11m
€198–591

Basel to Merseburg by train

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 691.9 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Merseburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Halle(Saale)Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €120–370 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Alternatively, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) 3 times a day.

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