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Trip Summary
You can pick from 71 daily train trips between Marburg and Merseburg. The average train journey from Marburg to Merseburg takes 5 hours and 58 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 22 minutes.
| Distance | 145 mi (234 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 22m |
| Lowest price | $33.61 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Marburg to Merseburg?
There are 3 train lines with service from Marburg to Merseburg. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 64 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 29m | $96.88 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 64 | 6h 1m | $65.83 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 6 | 5h 20m | $78.22 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Marburg to Merseburg start from $78, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Merseburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Marburg leaves from Train Station and one other station. And in Merseburg trains arrive at Bahnhofsplatz 1 and 2 other train stations.
From Marburg to Merseburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Merseburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 22 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Marburg and Merseburg is approximately 145 miles, or 234 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 58 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 22 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Marburg to Merseburg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Marburg at 3:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 71 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Merseburg to Marburg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Marburg?
Main departure station: Train Station
There are two stations in Marburg where you can board the train to Merseburg.
All train stations in Marburg:
Train Station
Marburg Süd
Where is the train station in Merseburg?
Main arrival station: Bahnhofsplatz 1
There are more train stations and stops in Merseburg than most cities. Most trains from Marburg will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Merseburg:
Train stations in Merseburg:
Bahnhofsplatz 1
Merseburg Bergmannsring
Beuna(Geiseltal)
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