What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Marl?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Marl is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Marl?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Marl is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Marl?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Marl. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Marl Mitte via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Cologne to Marl?

The distance between Cologne and Marl is 108 km. The road distance is 97.5 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Marl without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Marl without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Marl?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Cologne to Marl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Marl train from?

Cologne to Marl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Marl?

The best way to get from Cologne to Marl is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €85 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Marl train arrive?

Cologne to Marl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Marl?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Marl is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Cologne to Marl.

Where can I stay near Marl?

There are 1087+ hotels available in Marl.

Cologne to Marl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Marl by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain 35 / ...
2. Take the bus from Recklinghausen Hbf to Marl Sickingmühler Str.bus Ne3 / ...
1h 48m
Drive 97.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Marlcar 97.5 km
1h 10m
€14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf to Marl Sickingmühler Str.bus Sb27
2h 32m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Marl Mittetrain S9
2h 13m
€24–82
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Wuppertal Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Marl Mittetrain S9
2h 43m
€24–35

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 108.4 km
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Marl, Germany?

You can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Marl Sickingmühler Str. via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf, and Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Marl Mitte via Essen Hbf in around 2h 13m.

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