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.
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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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Marburg(Lahn).
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Take the bus to Frankfurt and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 35m | €8($8) | hourly | 133km (82 miles) |
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf | 2h 15m | €28($28) | hourly | 133km (83 miles) |
Bus | 1h 50m | €14($14) | twice daily | 138km (86 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | €21($21) | on demand | 127km (79 miles) |
Süwex
vlexx
HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH
The following major airports near Marburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.