The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Merzig takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 2m. 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 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Merzig at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 59m. 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 8h 59m.
Gelsenkirchen to Merzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg 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 339 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Merzig via Duisburg Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 9m.