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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merzig is to bus which costs €19 - €120 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merzig is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Merzig?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Merzig. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Merzig via Oberhausen Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Merzig?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Merzig is 339 km. The road distance is 284.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merzig without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Merzig train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Merzig train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Merzig?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merzig is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €120 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Merzig train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Merzig train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koblenz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Merzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Merzig is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Merzig.

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

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Where can I stay near Merzig?

There are 614+ hotels available in Merzig.

Gelsenkirchen to Merzig - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Merzig by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Merzigtrain Re1
5h 29m
€57–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Trier central train stationbus 011
3. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpobus 303
4. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Hilbringer Brückebus 407 / ...
8h 16m
€20–114
Drive 284.5 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Merzigcar 284.5 km
3h 6m
€40–58
Train via Mechernich
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 35 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kall Bftrain
3. Take the train from Kall Bf to Pfalzel, Hafenstraßetrain
4. Take the train from Pfalzel, Hafenstraße to Merzigtrain
7h 9m
€59–111

Gelsenkirchen to Merzig by train

113Weekly Trains

5h 29mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.6 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Merzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Merzig via Oberhausen Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Merzig, Hilbringer Brücke via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, Trier central train station, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, and Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo in around 8h 16m.

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