How to travel from Marburg to Wurzburg, Germany

The distance between Marburg and Wurzburg is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Marburg to Wurzburg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WurzburgMarburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt and then to Würzburg Busbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Würzburg.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance204km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marburg and Wurzburg

There are several options for getting from Marburg to Wurzburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2h 40m. 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 €34 ($34).

The distance between Marburg and Wurzburg is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Marburg and Wurzburg 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 Wurzburg is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Marburg and Wurzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marburg and Wurzburg. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marburg to Wurzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Marburg and Wurzburg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Wurzburg. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marburg to Wurzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marburg and Wurzburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 40m 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 Wurzburg. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Würzburg Hbf. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Wurzburg is Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Wurzburg. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) and Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) 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 Wurzburg. The distance is around 204km (127 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 Wurzburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Marburg to Wurzburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Marburg and Wurzburg

Transport options from Marburg to Wurzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
€35($35)
every 3 hours217km (135 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
€17($17)
twice daily214km (133 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€34($34)
on demand204km (127 miles)

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Airports near Wurzburg

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

NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Wurzburg
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Wurzburg
STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Wurzburg