Train Marl to Cologne from €38 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Marl and Cologne takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. 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.

1h 50m
Duration: 117 km
Distance: €38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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1h 32m

€25–58

Marl to Cologne train times

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 11:42 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

7:42 PM → 9:13 PM
1h 31m • 1 change
8:42 PM → 10:13 PM
1h 31m • 1 change
9:42 PM → 11:40 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
10:42 PM → 12:31 AM
Arrives next day
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

6:42 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 10:33 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 11:33 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

6:42 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 10:33 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 11:33 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

4:42 AM → 6:24 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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