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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Merseburg is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 11h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Merseburg is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €70 - €260.

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 Bad Bf and arriving at Merseburg Hbf via Frankfurt and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Merseburg?

The distance between Basel and Merseburg is 687 km. The road distance is 655.9 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 42m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Merseburg?

The best way to get from Basel to Merseburg is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 42m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 11h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €330 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Basel to Merseburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Merseburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Merseburg is 656 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 686+ hotels available in Merseburg.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Merseburg by train, bus, 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Halle(Saale)Hbf82 / ...
6h 42m
€64–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationFlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to HalleN86
11h 4m
€46–119
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Halle(Saale)HbfNj
8h 43m
€63–278
Drive 655.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Merseburg655.9 km
6h 13m
€113–163
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbf12
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Merseburg HbfRe
6h 51m
€58–202
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)BSL - LEJ
6h 58m
€97–322
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)ZRH - LEJ
7h 39m
€173–358
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
5h 49m
€72–252
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
6h 59m
€88–268

Basel to Merseburg by train

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6h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 687.3 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Merseburg Hbf via Frankfurt and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Merseburg Hbf via Nuremberg central bus station, Halle, and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 11h 4m.

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