The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Merzig takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Gelsenkirchen and Merzig. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Merzig at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 44m. 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 Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
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.
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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 Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 45m.