The distance between Marburg and Essen is around 226km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Marburg to Essen by train, bus, car and plane. 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 then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS).
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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Siegburg Bf and then to Essen Hbf.
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Take the bus to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Essen Hbf.
There are several options for getting from Marburg to Essen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Marburg and Essen is around 226km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Marburg and Essen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marburg to Essen is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Marburg and Essen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marburg and Essen. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Marburg to Essen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Siegburg Bf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Abellio run train services between Marburg and Essen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Marburg and Essen. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Marburg to Essen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Marburg and Essen. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marburg to Essen. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS). instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Essen is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Essen. Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Marburg and Essen. The distance is around 228km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marburg to Essen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 35m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 330km (205 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 2h 55m | €70($70) | every 4 hours | 355km (220 miles) |
Train via Brilon Wald, Bahnhof | 4h 15m | €46($46) | every 3 hours | 237km (147 miles) |
Train via Kreuztal Bf | 4h 30m | €43($43) | twice a week | 226km (141 miles) |
Bus | 4h 10m | €21($21) | once daily | 289km (180 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €38($38) | on demand | 228km (141 miles) |
HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH
Abellio
The following major airports near Essen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.