The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Merzig takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. 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 1:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Merzig at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Merzig? 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 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 4h 54m.
Gelsenkirchen to Merzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Merzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Merzig station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Merzig train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 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 16m.