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.
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.


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3h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Merseburg to Dresden? 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 Dresden. However, there are services departing from Halle(Saale)Hbf station and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station via Leipzig Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Merseburg to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Merseburg to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Merseburg and Dresden is 126.5 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Merseburg Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 14m.