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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Merseburg is to bus which costs €20 - €65 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Merseburg is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €19 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Merseburg?

No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Merseburg Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Merseburg?

The distance between Nuremberg and Merseburg is 296 km. The road distance is 256.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Merseburg without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €19 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Nuremberg to Merseburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Merseburg train from?

Nuremberg to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Nuremberg to Merseburg?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Merseburg is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €19 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €65 and takes 4h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €320 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Merseburg train arrive?

Nuremberg to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Saalfeld station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Merseburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Merseburg is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Nuremberg to Merseburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Merseburg?

There are 670+ hotels available in Merseburg.

Nuremberg to Merseburg - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Nuremberg to Merseburg by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...
1h 55m
€19–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Hallebus N86
4h 8m
€20–61
Drive 256.6 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Merseburgcar 256.6 km
2h 22m
€36–53
Fly
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane NUE - LEJ
4h 50m
€121–311
Train via Saalfeld
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Saalfeldtrain Re14
2. Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Merseburg Hbftrain Rb
4h 19m
€48–143

Nuremberg to Merseburg by train

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 295.8 km
Duration: 1h 55m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €17–90 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Halle once daily. Tickets cost €18–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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