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The average train between Merseburg and Dresden takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Merseburg to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 22m
Duration
169 km
Distance
€44
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Merseburg to Dresden train times

Trains run hourly between Merseburg and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Merseburg is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Dresden at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Halle(Saale)Hbf and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 3m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDie LänderbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDie LänderbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 53m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDie LänderbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 53m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDie LänderbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 53m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDie LänderbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 53m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 21m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Abellio GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 10m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 169.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Merseburg, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Merseburg Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 14m.

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