How to travel from Leverkusen to Marburg, Germany

The distance between Leverkusen and Marburg is around 193km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Leverkusen 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 MarburgLeverkusen if you're planning a return trip.

1
train
+
train
+

Train

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

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
plane
+
train
+

Plane and Train

Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Marburg(Lahn).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Montabaur Bf and then to Marburg.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
🚀 Fastest
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Marburg.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance193km (120 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leverkusen and Marburg

There are several options for getting from Leverkusen to Marburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).

The distance between Leverkusen and Marburg is around 193km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (79 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Leverkusen and Marburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leverkusen to Marburg is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Leverkusen and Marburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leverkusen and Marburg. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leverkusen to Marburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koeln Messe/Deutz and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, Dutch Railways, HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regional and National Express run train services between Leverkusen and Marburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Leverkusen and Marburg. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leverkusen to Marburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montabaur Bf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Leverkusen and Marburg. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leverkusen to Marburg. We recommend that you fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Marburg(Lahn). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Leverkusen and Marburg. The distance is around 193km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leverkusen to Marburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

How do I get from Leverkusen to Marburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Leverkusen and Marburg

Transport options from Leverkusen to Marburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 15m
€49($49)
hourly286km (177 miles)
Train via Koblenz Hbf3h 25m
€47($47)
every 4 hours247km (154 miles)
Train via Siegen Hbf4h 15m
€43($43)
twice a week210km (131 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 35m
€180($180)
hourly330km (205 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
€18($18)
once daily221km (137 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€32($32)
on demand193km (120 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Leverkusen and Marburg

Train operators

Bus companies

Airlines

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