The average train between Hamburg and Merseburg takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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 twice a week between Hamburg and Merseburg. The earliest departure is at 6:34 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Merseburg at 10:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 4h 27m.
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), Abellio GmbH and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland 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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80–340 and the journey takes 3h 8m.