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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Merseburg is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Merseburg is to fly and train which takes 6h 5m and costs €85 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Merseburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Halle via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Merseburg?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Merseburg Hbf via Basel SBB and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Zurich to Merseburg?

The distance between Zurich and Merseburg is 780 km. The road distance is 609.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Merseburg without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Zurich to Merseburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Merseburg bus from?

Zurich to Merseburg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Merseburg train from?

Zurich to Merseburg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Merseburg?

The best way to get from Zurich to Merseburg is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 56m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Zurich to Merseburg bus arrive?

Zurich to Merseburg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Munich - Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Merseburg train arrive?

Zurich to Merseburg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Merseburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Merseburg is 610 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Zurich to Merseburg.

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

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Zurich to Merseburg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Merseburg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 12
7h 56m
€131–551
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Halle(Saale)Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 44m
€46–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Hallebus N34
10h 56m
€57–108
Drive 609.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Merseburgcar 609.7 km
6h 44m
€108–155
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgartbus
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
4. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Re7
5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Merseburg Hbftrain Re
9h 29m
€112–177
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
6h 21m
€139–334
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 10m
€174–476
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
6h 5m
€87–356
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
7h 38m
€166–521

Zurich to Merseburg by train

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Distance: 780 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Merseburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Merseburg Hbf via Basel SBB and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Merseburg Hbf via Munich central bus station, Halle, and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 10h 56m.

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