The average train between Merzig and Gelsenkirchen takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Merzig and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merzig is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 4h 49m.
Merzig to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Merzig station.
Merzig to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Merzig to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Süwex and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Merzig and Gelsenkirchen is 231.5 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Koblenz Hbf in around 5h 16m.