The average train between Bochum and Marl takes 1h and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bochum to Marl. 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 Bochum and Marl. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Marl at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Marl. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Marl station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Bochum to Marl train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Marl train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marl Mitte station.
Book your Bochum to Marl train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bochum and Marl is 21.3 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Marl Mitte via Essen Hbf in around 1h 36m.