What is the cheapest way to get from Alken to Merzig?

The cheapest way to get from Alken to Merzig is to train and bus which costs €28 - €35 and takes 7h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alken to Merzig?

The fastest way to get from Alken to Merzig is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Alken and Merzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Alken to Merzig station. However, there are services departing from Alken Kerk and arriving at Merzig bus station via Hasselt Station and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Alken and Merzig?

No, there is no direct train from Alken to Merzig. However, there are services departing from Alken and arriving at Merzig via Landen, Liège-Guillemins, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale and Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Alken to Merzig?

The distance between Alken and Merzig is 319 km. The road distance is 232.1 km.

How do I travel from Alken to Merzig without a car?

The best way to get from Alken to Merzig without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €45 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Alken to Merzig?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Alken to Merzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alken to Merzig bus from?

Alken to Merzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hasselt Station.

Where do I catch the Alken to Merzig train from?

Alken to Merzig train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Liège-Guillemins station.

Train or bus from Alken to Merzig?

The best way to get from Alken to Merzig is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Alken to Merzig bus arrive?

Alken to Merzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Alken to Merzig train arrive?

Alken to Merzig train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Luxembourg station.

Can I drive from Alken to Merzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Alken to Merzig is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Alken to Merzig.

How do I get a train ticket from Alken to Merzig?

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Alken to Merzig - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alken to Merzig by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe / ...
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to MerzigRe1
6h 21m
€46–71
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hasselt to Liège-GuilleminsS41
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhof407 / ...
7h 39m
€28–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Brussels-North train stationN884
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Merzig bus station1929
8h 8m
€31–47
Drive 232.1 km
1. Drive from Alken to Merzig232.1 km
2h 49m
€36–52
Train, bus via Brussels
1. Take the train from Alken to Brussels-NordIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to LuxembourgIc / ...
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Hilbringer Brücke407 / ...
7h 2m
€32–45

Alken to Merzig by train

162Weekly Trains

6h 21mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.7 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Alken, Belgium and Merzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Alken to Merzig via Landen, Liège-Guillemins, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alken Kerk to Merzig bus station via Hasselt Station perron 3, Hasselt Station, and Brussels-North train station in around 8h 8m.

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