The average train between Nuremberg and Merseburg takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg and Merseburg. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Merseburg at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Merseburg station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Nuremberg to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Book your Nuremberg to Merseburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Abellio GmbH.
The distance between Nuremberg and Merseburg is 221 km. The road distance is 296 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 1h 37m.