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

The cheapest way to get from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Merzig and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen 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 57m.

Is there a direct train between Merzig and Gelsenkirchen?

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

How far is it from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Merzig and Gelsenkirchen is 338 km. The road distance is 286.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 5h and costs €55 - €100.

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

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

Where do I catch the Merzig to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merzig to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Koblenz which takes 5h and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Merzig to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merzig to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Merzig to Gelsenkirchen is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

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

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

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Train via Koblenz
best
1. Take the train from Merzig to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 1 / ...
5h
€56–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merzig, Stadthalle to Gasperich, Cloche d'Orbus 404
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
7h 57m
€28–55
Drive 286.1 km
1. Drive from Merzig to Gelsenkirchencar 286.1 km
3h 8m
€42–61
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Merzig, Stadthalle to Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpobus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LUX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 52m
€94–313
Train
1. Take the train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 28m
€52–252

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Distance: 338.3 km
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merzig, Stadthalle to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Gasperich, Cloche d'Or, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 7h 57m.

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