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

The cheapest way to get from Merseburg to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merseburg to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 9m and costs €110 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Merseburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Merseburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Merseburg Hbf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Merseburg to Cologne?

The distance between Merseburg and Cologne is 539 km. The road distance is 433.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Merseburg to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 29m and costs €55 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Merseburg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merseburg to Cologne train from?

Merseburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Halle(Saale)Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Merseburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Merseburg to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 29m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €390 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Merseburg to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merseburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Merseburg to Cologne is 434 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Merseburg to Cologne.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Merseburg to Cologne 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 Halle(Saale)Hbf to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
5h 29m
€59–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halle to Leverkusenbus N23
8h 45m
€38–60
Drive 433.6 km
1. Drive from Merseburg to Colognecar 433.6 km
4h 9m
€61–88
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
5h 40m
€174–382
Train
1. Take the train from Merseburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Re16 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51
7h 28m
€53–140
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
3. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
9h 1m
€89–163
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 9m
€110–228
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
4h 51m
€93–295
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
5h 32m
€108–347
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
6h 32m
€126–414

Merseburg to Cologne by train

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 539.3 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Merseburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halle to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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