The average train between Cologne and Merzig takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Merzig. 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 Cologne and Merzig. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Merzig at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Merzig. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Merzig station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Cologne to Merzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Merzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Merzig station.
Book your Cologne to Merzig train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Süwex and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Merzig is 167.2 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Merzig via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 36m.