The distance between Erfurt and Marburg is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Erfurt 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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Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Marburg Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the bus to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Marburg.
There are several options for getting from Erfurt 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 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Erfurt and Marburg is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Erfurt and Marburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Erfurt to Marburg is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Erfurt and Marburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Erfurt and Marburg. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Erfurt to Marburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Deutsche Bahn, HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Erfurt and Marburg. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Erfurt and Marburg. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Erfurt 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 40m.
FlixBus and Racic Eurobus run regular bus services between Erfurt and Marburg. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Erfurt to Marburg. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Marburg(Lahn). instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Erfurt and Marburg. The distance is around 229km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Erfurt to Marburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe + 1 similar | 2h 50m | €69($69) | every 20 mins | 255km (159 miles) |
Train | 3hrs | €55($55) | every 2 hours | 350km (218 miles) |
Bus | 3h 40m | €19($19) | once daily | 243km (151 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €38($38) | on demand | 229km (142 miles) |
HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH
Racic Eurobus
Käberich Omnibusbetrieb
The following major airports near Marburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.