How to travel from Hamburg to Marburg, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Marburg is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hamburg to Marburg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Marburg(Lahn).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe

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

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Marburg.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Marburg.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance398km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Marburg

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Marburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Hamburg and Marburg is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (196 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Hamburg and Marburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Marburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Marburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Marburg. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Marburg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regional and HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH run train services between Hamburg and Marburg. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Hamburg and Marburg. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Marburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Marburg. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Marburg. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Marburg(Lahn). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Hamburg and Marburg. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Marburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Marburg

Transport options from Hamburg to Marburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 50m
€285($285)
hourly532km (330 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€255($255)
every 3 hours558km (347 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, plane3h 45m
€255($255)
hourly564km (351 miles)
Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe + 2 similar
3h 25m
€95($95)
5 times a day407km (253 miles)
Train3h 40m
€85($85)
every 20 mins421km (261 miles)
Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe3h 45m
€65($65)
hourly407km (253 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€27($27)
once daily513km (318 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€66($66)
on demand398km (247 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