The average train between Merzig and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen. 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 Gelsenkirchen. 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 Gelsenkirchen at 3:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hbf and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Merzig station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Merzig to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Merzig station.
Merzig to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Merzig to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Süwex, National Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Merzig and Gelsenkirchen is 231.5 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Koblenz Hbf and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 43m.