The average train between Hamburg and Merseburg takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is at least one train per day from Hamburg 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 once daily between Hamburg and Merseburg. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Merseburg at 8:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 21m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Hamburg to Merseburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Merseburg station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Hamburg to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Merseburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Abellio GmbH.
The distance between Hamburg and Merseburg is 279.1 km. The road distance is 462 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €80–270 and the journey takes 3h 8m.