How to get from Merzenich to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train?

From Merzenich to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train

To get from Merzenich to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S19 train from Merzenich (S) station to Köln Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE5 train and finally take the SB91 bus from Oberhausen Hbf station to Ge Buer Rathaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min.

203min
Walk to train station
Train - S19S19
Train - RE5RE5
Bus - SB91SB91
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Merzenich (S)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Merzenich (S)
    1.17 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Hennef Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - RE5RE5
    Wait for train
    RE5
    Wesel Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - SB91SB91
    Wait for bus
    SB91
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merzenich to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train via S19, RE5 (RRX) and SB91

To get from Merzenich to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S19 train from Merzenich (S) station to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE5 (RRX) train and finally take the SB91 bus from Oberhausen Hbf station to Ge Buer Rathaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min.

203min
Walk to train station
Train - S19S19
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Bus - SB91SB91
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Merzenich (S)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Merzenich (S)
    1.17 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Hennef(Sieg)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Wesel Bf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - SB91SB91
    Wait for bus
    SB91
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merzenich to Gelsenkirchen

The distance between Merzenich, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 134.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 203 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merzenich to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Merzenich

Merzenich is located at Merzenich, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Merzenich, Schule.

Train stations close to Merzenich:

  • Bahnhof - Düren
  • Düren, Birkesdorf Im Großen Tal Bf
  • Nörvenich, Binsfeld Bf

Bus stations close to Merzenich:

  • Merzenich, Schule
  • Merzenich, Lindenplatz
  • Merzenich, Weinberg

Public transit stations close to Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Gelsenkirchen is located at Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Gelsenkirchen Erlestr..

Bus stations close to Gelsenkirchen:

  • Ge Buer Rathaus
  • Gelsenkirchen Nienhofstr.
  • Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merzenich to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train via S19, RE5 (RRX) and SB91

To get from Merzenich to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S19 train from Merzenich (S) station to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE5 (RRX) train and finally take the SB91 bus from Oberhausen Hbf station to Ge Buer Rathaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min.

203min
Walk to train station
Train - S19S19
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Bus - SB91SB91
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
Leaves from Merzenich (S)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Merzenich (S)
    1.17 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Hennef(Sieg)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Wesel Bf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - SB91SB91
    Wait for bus
    SB91
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merzenich to Gelsenkirchen?

    The fastest way takes 203 minutes, using Bus line S19, Bus line RE5, Bus line SB91.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merzenich to Gelsenkirchen?

    The alternative route takes 203 minutes, using Bus line S19, Bus line RE5 (RRX), Bus line SB91.

  • Is there a direct train between Merzenich and Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merzenich to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The S19 train line goes from Merzenich (S) station near Merzenich to Hennef Bf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Hennef Bf station near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Merzenich to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Merzenich and Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 3 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Merzenich to get to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the S19 train from the Merzenich (S) station near Merzenich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Merzenich and Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the train at the Hennef Bf stop, which is closest to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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