Trains tickets from Karlsruhe to Merseburg

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Arrival time: May 25 at
    Destination city: Merseburg
    Destination location: Merseburg Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + Regionalbahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + Regionalbahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Merseburg
    Destination location: Merseburg Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Merseburg
    Destination location: Merseburg Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Merseburg
    Destination location: Merseburg Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Merseburg
    Destination location: Merseburg Hbf
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Merseburg.

Bus
Average Price$78 - $80Average Duration17h 5m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$46 - $168Average Duration5h 7m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Karlsruhe to Merseburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Merseburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
5h 7mAverage Duration
$46Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Karlsruhe to Merseburg: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$112
Average train trip duration5h 7m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure7:01am
Distance228 miles (367 km)
Latest train departure11:07pm

Frequently asked questions for your trip Karlsruhe - Merseburg

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Karlsruhe to Merseburg is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Merseburg you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Karlsruhe and Merseburg compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Karlsruhe to Merseburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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