The average train between Marl and Gelsenkirchen takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Marl to Gelsenkirchen. 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 Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marl is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Marl to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Marl station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Haltern am See Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Marl to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Marl Mitte station.
Marl to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Marl to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Marl and Gelsenkirchen is 16.9 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Marl Mitte to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Haltern am See Bf in around 44 min.