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

The cheapest way to get from Merseburg to Dresden is to bus which costs €12 - €27 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merseburg to Dresden is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Merseburg and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Merseburg to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Merseburg Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Merseburg to Dresden?

The distance between Merseburg and Dresden is 169 km. The road distance is 145 km.

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

The best way to get from Merseburg to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €22 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Merseburg to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merseburg to Dresden train from?

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

Train or bus from Merseburg to Dresden?

The best way to get from Merseburg to Dresden is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €22 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €27 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Merseburg to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merseburg to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Merseburg to Dresden is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Merseburg to Dresden.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1906+ hotels available in Dresden.

Merseburg to Dresden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Merseburg to Dresden by train, bus, or car

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 Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2h 57m
€23–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halle to Dresden central stationbus N23 / ...
3h 36m
€13–27
Drive 145 km
1. Drive from Merseburg to Dresdencar 145 km
1h 32m
€21–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merseburg, ZOB to Leipzig, Angerbrücke/Straßenbahnhofbus 131
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Mittetrain Re50
3h 17m

Merseburg to Dresden by train

67Weekly Trains

2h 57mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.2 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halle to Dresden central station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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