The average train between Gera and Merseburg takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Gera 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 Gera and Merseburg. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gera is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Merseburg at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gera to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Gera station and arriving at Merseburg station via Jena-Göschwitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Gera to Merseburg train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Gera Hbf station.
Gera to Merseburg train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Merseburg Hbf station.
Book your Gera to Merseburg train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gera and Merseburg is 53.2 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Gera Hbf to Merseburg Hbf via Jena-Göschwitz in around 1h 46m.