The average train between Merseburg and Hamburg takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Merseburg to Hamburg. 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 5 times a day between Merseburg and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 8:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merseburg is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merseburg to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Merseburg station and arriving at Hamburg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Merseburg to Hamburg train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Merseburg to Hamburg train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Merseburg to Hamburg train tickets online with ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Abellio GmbH.
The distance between Merseburg and Hamburg is 279.1 km. The road distance is 462 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Hamburg Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €80–350 and the journey takes 3h 15m.