How to travel from Dortmund to Marburg, Germany

The distance between Dortmund and Marburg is around 199km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dortmund to Marburg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MarburgDortmund if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Siegen Hbf and then to Giessen.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Marburg.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Drive

Drive to Marburg.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance199km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dortmund and Marburg

There are several options for getting from Dortmund to Marburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Dortmund and Marburg is around 199km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Dortmund and Marburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dortmund to Marburg is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Dortmund and Marburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dortmund and Marburg. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dortmund to Marburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siegen Hbf and Giessen. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Deutsche Bahn, HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Dortmund and Marburg. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dortmund and Marburg. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dortmund to Marburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Dortmund and Marburg. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dortmund to Marburg. We recommend that you take the train to Siegen Hbf and then to Giessen. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Marburg is Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Marburg. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dortmund and Marburg. The distance is around 199km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dortmund to Marburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dortmund and Marburg

Transport options from Dortmund to Marburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
€35($35)
every 2 hours231km (143 miles)
Train via Brilon Wald, Bahnhof3h 50m
€38($38)
every 3 hours199km (124 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
€19($19)
once daily249km (155 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€33($33)
on demand199km (124 miles)

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Airports near Marburg

The following major airports near Marburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Marburg
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Marburg
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
89km (56 miles) from Marburg