The average train between Leipzig and Merseburg takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leipzig 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 Leipzig and Merseburg. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Merseburg at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Merseburg station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Leipzig to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Merseburg Hbf station.
Book your Leipzig to Merseburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Abellio GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leipzig and Merseburg is 26.6 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Merseburg Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 35 min.