The distance between Karlsruhe and Marburg is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Karlsruhe 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Marburg(Lahn).
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Take the bus to Marburg.
There are several options for getting from Karlsruhe to Marburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 45m. 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 €37 ($37).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Marburg is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Marburg is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Karlsruhe and Marburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlsruhe and Marburg. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Karlsruhe and Marburg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 40m.
Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, Süwex, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Karlsruhe and Marburg. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 60m, 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 Karlsruhe and Marburg. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Karlsruhe and Marburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 45m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Karlsruhe and Marburg. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlsruhe to Marburg. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Marburg(Lahn). instead which will take 1h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Karlsruhe and Marburg. The distance is around 224km (139 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 Karlsruhe to Marburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 60m | €35($35) | every 2 hours | 232km (144 miles) |
Train to Marburg Hauptbahnhof | 2h 40m | €55($55) | every 4 hours | 233km (145 miles) |
Bus | 3h 45m | €15($15) | once daily | 257km (160 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €37($37) | on demand | 224km (139 miles) |
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The following major airports near Marburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.