Train Merzig to Idar-Oberstein from €29 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Merzig and Idar-Oberstein takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 13m
Duration: 113 km
Distance: €29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Merzig to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Rb71
Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Re3

2h 23m

€22–36

Merzig to Idar-Oberstein train times

Trains run hourly between Merzig and Idar-Oberstein. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Merzig is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Idar-Oberstein at 4:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

6:40 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 11:53 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

12:34 AM → 4:44 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

6:40 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 11:53 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

12:34 AM → 4:44 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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