The average train between Idar-Oberstein and Merzig takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Idar-Oberstein 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 Idar-Oberstein and Merzig. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Idar-Oberstein is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Merzig at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Idar-Oberstein to Merzig. However, there are services departing from Idar-Oberstein station and arriving at Merzig station via Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Idar-Oberstein to Merzig train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.
Idar-Oberstein to Merzig train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Merzig station.
The distance between Idar-Oberstein and Merzig is 56.9 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Merzig via Saarbrücken Hbf in around 1h 45m.