The train between Merseburg and Dresden takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Merseburg to Dresden. 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 Dresden. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merseburg is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Dresden at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merseburg to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Merseburg station and arriving at Dresden station via Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Merseburg to Dresden train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, depart from Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Merseburg to Dresden train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Merseburg and Dresden is 126.5 km. The road distance is 169 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €29–70 and the journey takes 1h 46m.