How to travel from Marburg to Leverkusen, Germany

The distance between Marburg and Leverkusen is around 191km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

6 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montabaur Bf and then to Leverkusen Wiesdorf Mitte Bf.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Leverkusen.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance191km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marburg and Leverkusen

There are several options for getting from Marburg to Leverkusen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).

The distance between Marburg and Leverkusen is around 191km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (79 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Marburg and Leverkusen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marburg to Leverkusen is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Marburg and Leverkusen, 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 Marburg and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marburg to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and National Express run train services between Marburg and Leverkusen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Marburg and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marburg to Leverkusen. 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 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marburg and Leverkusen. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marburg to Leverkusen. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS). instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Leverkusen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Marburg and Leverkusen. The distance is around 191km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marburg to Leverkusen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marburg and Leverkusen

Transport options from Marburg to Leverkusen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 20m
€49($49)
every 4 hours286km (177 miles)
Train via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof3h 25m
€47($47)
every 4 hours247km (154 miles)
Train via Siegen Hbf4h 15m
€42($42)
twice a week208km (129 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 40m
€180($180)
every 4 hours330km (205 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
€18($18)
once daily219km (136 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€32($32)
on demand191km (119 miles)

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Airports near Leverkusen

The following major airports near Leverkusen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
31km (20 miles) from Leverkusen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Leverkusen