The average train between Dresden and Merseburg takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Dresden 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 Dresden and Merseburg. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Merseburg at 4:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Merseburg station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Dresden to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Book your Dresden to Merseburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Die Länderbahn and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Merseburg is 126.5 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Merseburg Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 1h 57m.