How to travel from Ulm to Marburg, Germany

The distance between Ulm and Marburg is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ulm to Marburg 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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Train to Ravensburg, plane

Take the train to Ravensburg then fly from Friedrichshafen (FDH) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Marburg(Lahn).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marburg.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Marburg.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance374km (233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulm and Marburg

There are several options for getting from Ulm to Marburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Ulm and Marburg is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Ulm and Marburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulm to Marburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulm and Marburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulm and Marburg. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ulm to Marburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, ÖBB Intercity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Ulm and Marburg. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Ulm and Marburg. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ulm and Marburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Ulm and Marburg. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ulm to Marburg. We recommend that you take the train to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof then fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Marburg(Lahn). instead which will take 3h 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 Ulm and Marburg. The distance is around 374km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulm to Marburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ulm and Marburg

Transport options from Ulm to Marburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Ravensburg, plane + 2 similar
3h 5m
€175($175)
every 2 hours479km (298 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€235($235)
every 2 hours376km (234 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane4h 10m
€230($230)
every 2 hours595km (370 miles)
Train
3h 15m
€60($60)
every 2 hours372km (231 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
€23($23)
once daily415km (258 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€62($62)
on demand374km (233 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