The average train between Marl and Basel takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Marl to Basel. 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 every 4 hours between Marl and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Marl is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Marl to Basel. However, there are services departing from Marl station and arriving at Basel station via Basel Bad Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Marl to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Marl to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
The distance between Marl and Basel is 457 km. The road distance is 606 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Basel Bad Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 100–240 and the journey takes 4h 36m.