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

The cheapest way to get from Merzig to Essen is to bus which costs €13 - €30 and takes 7h 39m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Merzig and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Merzig to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Merzig, Stadthalle and arriving at Essen central train station via Gasperich, Cloche d'Or and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Merzig and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Merzig to Essen. However, there are services departing from Merzig and arriving at Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hbf and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Merzig to Essen?

The distance between Merzig and Essen is 327 km. The road distance is 276.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Merzig to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €50 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Merzig to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merzig to Essen bus from?

Merzig to Essen bus services, operated by Mobiliteit, depart from Merzig, Stadthalle station.

Where do I catch the Merzig to Essen train from?

Merzig to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Merzig station.

Train or bus from Merzig to Essen?

The best way to get from Merzig to Essen is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €30 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Merzig to Essen bus arrive?

Merzig to Essen bus services, operated by Mobiliteit, arrive at Gasperich, Cloche d'Or station.

Where does the Merzig to Essen train arrive?

Merzig to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Merzig to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Merzig to Essen is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Merzig to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Merzig to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Merzig to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Merzig to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Duisburg HbfIce / ...
4h 21m
€53–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merzig, Stadthalle to Gasperich, Cloche d'Or404
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Essen central train station180
7h 39m
€13–30
Drive 276.4 km
1. Drive from Merzig to Essen276.4 km
3h
€40–57
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Merzig, Hilbringer Brücke to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsback
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LUX - DUS
6h 33m
€120–348
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Merzig to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen HbfRe
4h 30m
€47–140
Train #2
1. Take the train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
6h 7m
€56–89

Merzig to Essen by train

108Weekly Trains

4h 21mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 326.8 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Merzig to Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hbf and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merzig, Stadthalle to Essen central train station via Gasperich, Cloche d'Or, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 7h 39m.

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