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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Marl is to bus which costs €15 - €26 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Marl is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Marl?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Marl. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Marl Sickingmühler Str. via Bochum Hbf/Boulevard and Herne Am Buschmannshof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Marl?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Marl. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Marl Mitte via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf and Essen Dellwig Ost Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Marl?

The distance between Rotterdam and Marl is 235 km. The road distance is 211 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Marl without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Rotterdam to Marl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Marl bus from?

Rotterdam to Marl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Marl train from?

Rotterdam to Marl train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Marl?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Marl is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €26 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Marl bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Marl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Marl train arrive?

Rotterdam to Marl train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Marl?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Marl is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Rotterdam to Marl.

Where can I stay near Marl?

There are 1108+ hotels available in Marl.

Rotterdam to Marl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Marl by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 49m
€46–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bochum central stationbus N885 / ...
5h 57m
€15–26
Drive 211 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Marlcar 211 km
2h 24m
€37–54
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Weseltrain Stoptrein RE19
5h 57m
€43–110

Rotterdam to Marl by train and foot

88Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234.6 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Marl, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Marl Mitte via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf, Essen-Dellwig, and Essen Dellwig Ost Bf in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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