The average train between Marl and Cologne takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Marl to Cologne. 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 Marl and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Marl is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Marl to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Marl station and arriving at Cologne station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Marl to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Marl Mitte station.
Marl to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Marl to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Marl and Cologne is 81 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Marl Mitte to Köln Hbf via Essen Hbf in around 1h 39m.