The average train between Merseburg and Nuremberg takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Merseburg to Nuremberg. 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 Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merseburg is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 5:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merseburg to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Merseburg station and arriving at Nuremberg station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Merseburg to Nuremberg train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Merseburg to Nuremberg train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Merseburg to Nuremberg train tickets online with ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Merseburg and Nuremberg is 221 km. The road distance is 296 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–150 and the journey takes 1h 37m.