The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Merzig takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen and Merzig. The earliest departure is at 3:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Merzig at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Merzig. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Merzig station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Gelsenkirchen to Merzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Merzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Merzig station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Merzig train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Merzig is 231.5 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Merzig via Düsseldorf Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 15m.