The average train between Zurich and Merseburg takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Merseburg. 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 Zurich and Merseburg. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Merseburg at 12:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Merseburg? 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 Zurich to Merseburg. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Halle(Saale)Hbf station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Zurich to Merseburg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Merseburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Merseburg is 508.5 km. The road distance is 610 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Merseburg Hbf via Basel SBB and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 7h 58m.