The average train between Merseburg and Bautzen takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Merseburg to Bautzen. 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 Merseburg and Bautzen. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Merseburg is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Bautzen at 2:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Bad Dürrenberg, Bahnhof and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Merseburg to Bautzen? 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 Merseburg to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Merseburg station and arriving at Bautzen station via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Merseburg to Bautzen train services, operated by Hallesche Verkehrs-AG, depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Merseburg to Bautzen train services, operated by Hallesche Verkehrs-AG, arrive at Bautzen Bahnhof station.
The distance between Merseburg and Bautzen is 171.2 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a vehicle from Merseburg, Zentrum to Bautzen Bahnhof via Bad Dürrenberg, Bahnhof, Bad Dürrenberg, Leipzig Hbf, and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 3h 34m.