The average train between Cologne and Marl takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Marl. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Marl. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Marl at 9:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Marl. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Marl station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Cologne to Marl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Marl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Marl Mitte station.
The distance between Cologne and Marl is 81 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Marl Mitte via Essen Hbf in around 2h 21m.