The average train between Magdeburg and Merseburg takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg and Merseburg. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Merseburg at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Merseburg station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Magdeburg to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Book your Magdeburg to Merseburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Abellio GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Magdeburg and Merseburg is 89.5 km. The road distance is 99 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €15–40 and the journey takes 49 min. Two other operators also service this route.