How to travel from Erfurt to Marburg, Germany

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.

4 routes found

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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Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)

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Bus

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

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Drive

Drive to Marburg.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance229km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Erfurt and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Erfurt and Marburg

Transport options from Erfurt to Marburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe + 1 similar
2h 50m
€69($69)
every 20 mins255km (159 miles)
Train3hrs
€55($55)
every 2 hours350km (218 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
€19($19)
once daily243km (151 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€38($38)
on demand229km (142 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