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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Merseburg is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Merseburg is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Merseburg?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Merseburg Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Trier to Merseburg?

The distance between Trier and Merseburg is 600 km. The road distance is 504.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Merseburg without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Trier to Merseburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Merseburg train from?

Trier to Merseburg train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Merseburg?

The best way to get from Trier to Merseburg is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Trier to Merseburg train arrive?

Trier to Merseburg train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Trier to Merseburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Merseburg is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Trier to Merseburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Merseburg?

There are 237+ hotels available in Merseburg.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Trier 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
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 43N / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 82 / ...
7h 50m
€74–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus N780
9h 20m
€30–50
Drive 504.9 km
1. Drive from Trier to Merseburgcar 504.9 km
5h 27m
€71–102
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane LUX - LEJ
6h 46m
€126–355
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Rb
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Merseburg Hbftrain Re
8h 31m
€75–182
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhofbus 800
2. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re3
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Merseburg Hbftrain Re
8h 59m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
6h 27m
€121–260
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LUX - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
7h 4m
€100–295
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LUX - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
7h 23m
€133–379
Train to Saarbrücken Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
2. Fly from Saarbrücken Airport (SCN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SCN - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
7h 10m
€219–482

Trier to Merseburg by train

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7h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 599.9 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Merseburg Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Trier central train station to Leipzig central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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