There are 6 ways to get from Merzig to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain 43N / ...
4h 29m€46–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merzig, Stadthalle to Gasperich, Cloche d'Orbus 404
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
7h 32m€26–45Drive 276.4 km
- Drive from Merzig to Essencar 276.4 km
3h 2m€40–57Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Merzig, Stadthalle to Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpobus
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LUX - DUS
6h 41m€118–291Train
- Take the train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 54m€65–160Train #2
- Take the train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
6h 11m€67–170
Merzig to Essen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merzig to Essen is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Merzig to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €35 - €60.
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 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Merzig to Essen. However, there are services departing from Merzig and arriving at Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Merzig and Essen is 332 km. The road distance is 276.4 km.
The best way to get from Merzig to Essen without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 4h 29m and costs €45 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Merzig to Essen, including transfers.
Merzig to Essen bus services, operated by Mobiliteit, depart from Merzig, Stadthalle station.
Merzig to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Merzig station.
The best way to get from Merzig to Essen is to train via Koblenz which takes 4h 29m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Merzig, Germany and Essen, Germany?
You can take a train from Merzig to Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 29m. 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 32m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Düsseldorf International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Tuesday to Monday
- Estimated price
- €95–340
Flights from Luxembourg to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–310
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Düsseldorf International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Düsseldorf International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–280
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Düsseldorf International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–320
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Merzig to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- vlexx
Train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- vlexx
Train from Merzig to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- vlexx
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
- Phone
- +352 2465 2465
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mobiliteit
Bus from Merzig, Stadthalle to Gasperich, Cloche d'Or
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mobiliteit
Bus from Merzig, Stadthalle to Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Mobiliteit
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Merzig to Essen bus services, operated by Mobiliteit, arrive at Gasperich, Cloche d'Or station.
Merzig to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merzig to Essen is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Merzig to Essen.
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