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Trip Summary
23 trains operate daily from Merseburg to Oberammergau. The train trip from Merseburg to Oberammergau is usually about 7 hours and 41 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 6 hours and 26 minutes.
| Distance | 263 mi (423 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 26m |
| Lowest price | $58.02 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Merseburg to Oberammergau?
2 train services operate from Merseburg to Oberammergau. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 23 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 23 | 7h 43m | $85.26 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 6h 26m | $92.26 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Merseburg to Oberammergau start from $92, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Oberammergau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Merseburg leaves from Bahnhofsplatz 1 . And in Oberammergau trains arrive at Train Station .
From Merseburg to Oberammergau train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 26 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Oberammergau on a weekend there is typically one Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Merseburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Merseburg and Oberammergau is approximately 263 miles, or 423 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 41 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 26 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Merseburg to Oberammergau on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Merseburg at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 23 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Oberammergau to Merseburg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Merseburg?
Main departure station: Beuna(Geiseltal)
Merseburg has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Oberammergau.
All train stations in Merseburg:
Beuna(Geiseltal)
Bahnhofsplatz 1
Merseburg Bergmannsring
Where is the train station in Oberammergau?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Oberammergau has one train station.
All train stations in Oberammergau:
Train Station
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