The average train between Marl and Gießen takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Marl to Gießen. 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 every 3 hours between Marl and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marl is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Gießen at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Marl to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Marl station and arriving at Gießen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Marl to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Marl to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Marl to Gießen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Marl and Gießen is 162.4 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Marl Mitte to Gießen Bahnhof via Essen Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 46m.