The average train between Merseburg and Leipzig takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Merseburg to Leipzig. 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 every 30 minutes between Merseburg and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Merseburg is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

53 min • 1 change
1h 14m • 1 change
44 min • 1 change
50 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Merseburg to Leipzig? 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 Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Merseburg station and arriving at Leipzig station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Merseburg to Leipzig train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Merseburg Hbf station.
Merseburg to Leipzig train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Merseburg to Leipzig train tickets online with ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Merseburg and Leipzig is 26.6 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Merseburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 42 min.