How to travel from Mainz to Marburg, Germany

The distance between Mainz and Marburg is around 127km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mainz 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

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

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt and then to Marburg.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
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Drive

Drive to Marburg.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance127km (79 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mainz and Marburg

There are several options for getting from Mainz to Marburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).

The distance between Mainz and Marburg is around 127km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Mainz and Marburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mainz to Marburg is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Mainz and Marburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mainz and Marburg. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mainz to Marburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Süwex, vlexx, HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Mainz and Marburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Mainz and Marburg. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mainz to Marburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Mainz and Marburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mainz to Marburg. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Marburg(Lahn). instead which will take 1h 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 Mainz and Marburg. The distance is around 127km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mainz to Marburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €8 ($8).

How do I get from Mainz to Marburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Mainz and Marburg

Transport options from Mainz to Marburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 35m
€8($8)
hourly133km (82 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf2h 15m
€28($28)
hourly133km (83 miles)
Bus
1h 50m
€14($14)
twice daily138km (86 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€21($21)
on demand127km (79 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