The average train between Marl and Bochum takes 1h and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Marl to Bochum. 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 Bochum. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Marl is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Bochum at 9:39 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 Marl to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Marl station and arriving at Bochum station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Marl to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Marl Mitte station.
Marl to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Marl to Bochum train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Marl and Bochum is 21.3 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Marl Mitte to Bochum Hbf via Essen Hbf in around 49 min.