The average train between Marl and Dortmund takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Marl to Dortmund. 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 Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Marl is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Marl to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Marl station and arriving at Dortmund station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Marl to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Marl Mitte station.
Marl to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Marl to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Marl and Dortmund is 30.4 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Marl Mitte to Dortmund Hbf via Essen Hbf in around 1h 4m.