The average train between Merseburg and Salzburg takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Merseburg to Salzburg. 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 Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merseburg is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Halle(Saale)Hbf and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Merseburg to Salzburg? 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 Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Halle(Saale)Hbf station and arriving at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Merseburg to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Merseburg to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Merseburg and Salzburg is 402.6 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Merseburg Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Halle(Saale)Hbf and München Hbf in around 5h 45m.