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 €17 - €55 and takes 8h 3m.

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 7m and costs €40 - €60.

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 Hbf and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Merzig and Gelsenkirchen is 336 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 which takes 4h 36m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

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 which takes 4h 36m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €55 and takes 8h 3m.

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 7m 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?

There are 2095+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merzig to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Duisburg HbfIce / ...
4h 36m
€51–139
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
8h 3m
€17–51
Drive 286.1 km
1. Drive from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen286.1 km
3h 7m
€40–58
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Merzig, Hilbringer Brücke to Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LUX - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
6h 57m
€121–288
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Merzig to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Duesseldorf HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen HbfRe3
4h 47m
€54–127
Train #2
1. Take the train from Merzig to Schweich, Bahnhof
2. Take the train from Schweich, Bahnhof to Köln Hbf
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf35 / ...
6h 47m
€59–98

Merzig to Gelsenkirchen by train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 336.1 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Merzig to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Koblenz Hbf and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 36m. 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 8h 3m.

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