How to travel from Eisenach to Marburg, Germany

The distance between Eisenach and Marburg is around 165km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Eisenach 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.

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Train

Take the train to Bebra Bahnhof then Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Marburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kassel Grüner Waldweg and then to Marburg.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Marburg.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance165km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eisenach and Marburg

There are several options for getting from Eisenach to Marburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Eisenach and Marburg is around 165km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Eisenach and Marburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eisenach to Marburg is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Eisenach and Marburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Eisenach and Marburg. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Eisenach to Marburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bebra Bahnhof and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH run train services between Eisenach and Marburg. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Eisenach and Marburg. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Eisenach to Marburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kassel Grüner Waldweg. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Radina VIP and FlixBus run regular bus services between Eisenach and Marburg. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eisenach to Marburg. We recommend that you take the train to Bebra Bahnhof then Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Marburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Eisenach and Marburg. The distance is around 165km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eisenach to Marburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Eisenach and Marburg

Transport options from Eisenach to Marburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
€29($29)
5 times a day197km (122 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
€110($110)
5 times a week179km (111 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€28($28)
on demand165km (102 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