The average train between Leipzig and Merseburg takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leipzig 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 every 30 minutes between Leipzig and Merseburg. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Merseburg at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Merseburg station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Leipzig to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Leipzig Markt station.
Leipzig to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Merseburg Hbf station.
Book your Leipzig to Merseburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Abellio GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leipzig and Merseburg is 26.6 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Markt to Merseburg Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 44 min.