There are 5 ways to get from Prague to Merseburg 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- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Ec
4h 25m€89–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Prague to Hallebus N66
4h 31m€28–47Drive 260.9 km
- Drive from Prague to Merseburgcar 260.9 km
3h 9m€47–68Train via Dresden
- Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
- Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 55 / ...
4h 53m€41–102Train via Weissenfels
- Take the train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Weißenfelstrain Drf
5h 12m
Prague to Merseburg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Merseburg is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Prague to Merseburg is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Prague to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Prague and arriving at Halle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Prague to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Merseburg Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Prague and Merseburg is 355 km. The road distance is 260.9 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Merseburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €85 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Prague to Merseburg, including transfers.
Prague to Merseburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prague station.
Prague to Merseburg train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
The best way to get from Prague to Merseburg is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €85 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Merseburg, Germany?
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Halle(Saale)Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €87 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Prague to Halle 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €87
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €48
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €39
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- Phone
- +47 70 13 14 15
- kundehenv@dsb.dk
- Website
- Danish Railways
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- Danish Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Weißenfels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Prague to Halle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Prague to Merseburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halle station.
Prague to Merseburg train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Merseburg is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Prague to Merseburg.
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