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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Merseburg is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Merseburg is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €120 - €410.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Merseburg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Merseburg Hbf via Frankfurt and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Cologne to Merseburg?

The distance between Cologne and Merseburg is 539 km. The road distance is 432.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Merseburg without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 3m and costs €95 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Cologne to Merseburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Merseburg train from?

Cologne to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Merseburg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Merseburg is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 3m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Cologne to Merseburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Merseburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Merseburg is 433 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Cologne to Merseburg.

Where can I stay near Merseburg?

There are 284+ hotels available in Merseburg.

Cologne to Merseburg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 82 / ...
5h 3m
€95–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Hallebus N23
8h 48m
€33–62
Drive 432.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Merseburgcar 432.8 km
4h 7m
€62–90
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane DUS - LEJ
5h 12m
€166–364
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 51
6h 10m
€108–241
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Roeblingen Am Seetrain Re
8h 37m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3h 44m
€121–405
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
4h 40m
€93–289
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
5h 6m
€106–320

Cologne to Merseburg by train

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Distance: 539.2 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Merseburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Merseburg Hbf via Frankfurt and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Halle once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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