Explore Merseburg to Erfurt by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Merseburg to Erfurt aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Merseburg and Erfurt: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$70.08, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

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Merseburg to Erfurt departure frequency and train timetable

With 43 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 2 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:36 and the last one is at 23:38. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:31, with the last one at 20:17.

Average train travel time and distance from Merseburg to Erfurt

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 5 minutes, spanning 79 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets from Merseburg to Erfurt?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 9 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your trip to Erfurt

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Erfurt.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Merseburg and Erfurt by train?

The train journey from Merseburg to Erfurt covers 79 kilometres in total.

What is the Merseburg to Erfurt train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$70.08. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When can I start booking my Merseburg to Erfurt train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 9 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Merseburg to Erfurt by train?

The shortest trip is 1 hour and 5 minutes.