Gelsenkirchen to Merzig Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Merzig takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. 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.

6h 4m
Duration: 338 km
Distance: €68
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best

Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Merzigtrain Re1

5h 15m

€48–112

Gelsenkirchen to Merzig train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Merzig. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Merzig at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:13 AM → 4:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
3:13 PM → 8:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:48 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 4:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

10:48 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 4:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

10:48 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 4:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

10:48 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 4:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:04 AM → 9:09 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
5:04 AM → 10:09 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 4:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

10:48 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 4:09 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 5:09 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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