The average train between Merseburg and Dortmund takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Merseburg to Dortmund. 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 4 hours between Merseburg and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merseburg is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merseburg to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Merseburg station and arriving at Dortmund station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Merseburg to Dortmund train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, depart from Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Merseburg to Dortmund train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
The distance between Merseburg and Dortmund is 314 km. The road distance is 449 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80–190 and the journey takes 4h 24m.