The average train between Merseburg and Leipzig takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is an hourly train service from Merseburg to Leipzig. 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 Merseburg and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Merseburg is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merseburg to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Merseburg station and arriving at Leipzig station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Merseburg to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Merseburg Hbf station.
Merseburg to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Markt station.
Book your Merseburg to Leipzig train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Abellio GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Merseburg and Leipzig is 26.6 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Merseburg Hbf to Leipzig Markt via Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 1h 1m.