Marl to Cologne Trains

Marl to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Marl and Cologne takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. 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.

2h
Duration: 116 km
Distance: €27
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Marl Mitte to Essen Hbftrain S9
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1h 57m

€23–77

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 8:42 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

6:42 PM → 8:31 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
8:42 PM → 12:02 AM
Arrives next day
3h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:42 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 8:42 AM
2h • 1 change
7:42 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 10:42 AM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:42 AM → 6:42 AM
2h • 1 change
5:42 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 8:42 AM
2h • 1 change
7:42 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:42 AM → 6:42 AM
2h • 1 change
5:42 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 8:42 AM
2h • 1 change
7:42 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:42 AM → 6:42 AM
2h • 1 change
5:42 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 8:42 AM
2h • 1 change
7:42 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
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