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 - €250 and takes 9h 14m.

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 33m and costs €150 - €480.

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 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Merseburg?

The distance between Basel and Merseburg is 688 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 41m and costs €120 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 41m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €140 - €450 and takes 8h 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 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 753+ hotels available in Merseburg.

Basel to Merseburg - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Merseburg by train, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 82 / ...
6h 41m
€129–501
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 14m
€40–250
Drive 659.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Merseburgcar 659.2 km
6h 10m
€114–165
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
8h 58m
€148–441
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12N
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Merseburg Hbftrain Re
7h 1m
€129–286
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 6m
€170–447
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 33m
€151–478
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 10m
€116–369

Basel to Merseburg by train

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6h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 687.6 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) once daily.

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