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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Merseburg is to train which costs €12 - €90 and takes 6h 19m.

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 31m and costs €110 - €270.

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 Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

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 which takes 6h 19m and costs €12 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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, bus or fly from Basel to Merseburg?

The best way to get from Basel to Merseburg is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €12 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 10h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €350 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 Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Merseburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Merseburg is 656 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 701+ hotels available in Merseburg.

Basel to Merseburg - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Merseburg by train, bus, 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 Bad Bf to Halletrain Flx10
6h 19m
€12–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Hallebus N34
10h 43m
€47–110
Drive 655.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Merseburgcar 655.9 km
6h 15m
€114–164
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
6h 58m
€122–342
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 82 / ...
6h 41m
€60–200
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12N
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Merseburg Hbftrain Re
7h 1m
€74–158
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 24m
€174–357
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 31m
€117–262
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
5h 49m
€70–247
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
€92–262

Basel to Merseburg by train

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Distance: 687.1 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

FlixTrain GmbH operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Halle twice daily. Tickets cost €10–80 and the journey takes 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Merseburg Hbf via Nuremberg central bus station, Halle, and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 10h 43m.

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