The average train between Berlin and Merseburg takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Berlin to Merseburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Berlin and Merseburg. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Merseburg at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Merseburg station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Berlin to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
The distance between Berlin and Merseburg is 162.5 km. The road distance is 177 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route twice a week.