How to travel from Karlsruhe to Marburg, Germany

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.

4 routes found

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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Marburg(Lahn).

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Bus

Take the bus to Marburg.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Marburg.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance224km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlsruhe and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Karlsruhe and Marburg

Transport options from Karlsruhe to Marburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 60m
€35($35)
every 2 hours232km (144 miles)
Train to Marburg Hauptbahnhof2h 40m
€55($55)
every 4 hours233km (145 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
€15($15)
once daily257km (160 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€37($37)
on demand224km (139 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