The average train between Merzig and Cologne takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Merzig to Cologne. 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 Merzig and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merzig is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merzig to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Merzig station and arriving at Cologne station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Merzig to Cologne train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Merzig station.
Merzig to Cologne train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Merzig to Cologne train tickets online with Süwex and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Merzig and Cologne is 167.2 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Merzig to Köln Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 13m.