What is the cheapest way to get from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein?

The cheapest way to get from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which costs €9 - €15 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein?

The fastest way to get from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €9 - €15.

Is there a direct bus between Merzig and Idar-Oberstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Merzig, Stadthalle and arriving at Idar, Pappelstraße via Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo and Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein?

The distance between Merzig and Idar-Oberstein is 114 km. The road distance is 69.1 km.

How do I travel from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein without a car?

The best way to get from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €23 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merzig to Idar-Oberstein bus from?

Merzig to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by Mobiliteit, depart from Merzig, Stadthalle station.

Train or bus from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein?

The best way to get from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €23 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Merzig to Idar-Oberstein bus arrive?

Merzig to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by Mobiliteit, arrive at Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo station.

Can I drive from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Merzig to Idar-Oberstein is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein.

Where can I stay near Idar-Oberstein?

There are 414+ hotels available in Idar-Oberstein.

Merzig to Idar-Oberstein - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Re3
2h 22m
€23–36
Drive 69.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Merzig to Idar-Obersteincar 69.1 km
1h 9m
€10–15
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb71
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Pappelstraßebus 800
3h 4m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merzig to Idar-Obersteintaxi 69.1 km
1h 9m
€160–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merzig, Stadthalle to Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpobus 407
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 303
3. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Pappelstraßebus 800
4h 32m

Merzig to Idar-Oberstein by train and bus

130Weekly Services

2h 22mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merzig to Idar-Oberstein.

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Distance: 114.2 km
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Merzig, Germany and Idar-Oberstein, Germany?

You can take a train from Merzig to Idar, Eltwerk via Saarbrücken Hbf, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, and Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merzig, Stadthalle to Idar, Pappelstraße via Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 32m.

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