Train Merseburg to Cologne from €125 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Merseburg and Cologne takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Merseburg to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 18m
Duration: 539 km
Distance: €125
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

5h 29m

€103–249

Merseburg to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Merseburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merseburg is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Halle(Saale)Hbf and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 4:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 4:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 4:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 4:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 4:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 4:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 4:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
1:57 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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