The average train between Zurich and Merzig takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 every 3 hours between Zurich and Merzig. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Merzig at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Merzig. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Merzig station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Zurich to Merzig train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Merzig train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Merzig station.
Book your Zurich to Merzig train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Süwex.
The distance between Zurich and Merzig is 270.6 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Merzig via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 48m.