There are 4 ways to get from Merzig to Cologne by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Koblenz
best- Take the train from Merzig to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Suedtrain Re
3h 25m€42–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merzig bus station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus 1929
- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
4h 51m€27–45Drive 207.6 km
- Drive from Merzig to Colognecar 207.6 km
2h 29m€30–43Train
- Take the train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb71
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
4h 20m€40–71
Merzig to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merzig to Cologne is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Merzig to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Merzig station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Merzig bus station and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Merzig to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Merzig and arriving at Koeln Sued via Koblenz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Merzig and Cologne is 247 km. The road distance is 207.6 km.
The best way to get from Merzig to Cologne without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Merzig to Cologne, including transfers.
Merzig to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Merzig bus station.
Merzig to Cologne train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Merzig station.
The best way to get from Merzig to Cologne is to train via Koblenz which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Merzig, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Merzig to Koeln Sued via Koblenz Hbf in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merzig bus station to Koeln Sued via Saarbrücken bus station, Bonn UN Campus, and Bonn Un Campus in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Merzig to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
Train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Sued
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- [email protected]
- Website
- mittelrheinbahn.de
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Sued
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- mittelrheinbahn.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Sued
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- vlexx.de
Train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- vlexx.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Merzig bus station to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Merzig to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.
Merzig to Cologne train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merzig to Cologne is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Merzig to Cologne.
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