The average train between Marl and Karlsruhe takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Marl to Karlsruhe. 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 Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Marl is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Marl to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Marl station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Marl to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Marl to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Marl to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Marl and Karlsruhe is 308.8 km. The road distance is 417 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €70–300 and the journey takes 2h 59m.