The average train between Munich and Merseburg takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich to Merseburg. 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 Munich and Merseburg. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Merseburg at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Merseburg station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Munich to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Merseburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Munich and Merseburg is 359 km. The road distance is 466 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–330 and the journey takes 2h 52m.