What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Marburg?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Marburg is to rideshare which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Marburg?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Marburg is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Marburg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Marburg. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Marburg Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Cologne to Marburg?

The distance between Cologne and Marburg is 273 km. The road distance is 160.3 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Marburg without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Marburg without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 7m and costs €40 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Marburg?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Cologne to Marburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Marburg train from?

Cologne to Marburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Marburg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Marburg is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 7m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Cologne to Marburg train arrive?

Cologne to Marburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Marburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Marburg is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Cologne to Marburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Marburg?

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Where can I stay near Marburg?

There are 330+ hotels available in Marburg.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Marburg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Marburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to Marburg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Marburg by train, bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Marburg HauptbahnhofRe30
3h 7m
€44–96
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Marburg160.6 km
2h 16m
€9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationN870 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Marburg central train stationN110 / ...
4h 55m
€26–54
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Siegen HbfRe9
2. Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Marburg HauptbahnhofRb94
4h 58m
€34–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Siegen HbfRe9
2. Take the bus from Siegen ZOB to Bad Laasphe ZOBSb5
3. Take the train from Bad Laasphe Bf to Marburg Hauptbahnhof
5h 20m
Drive 160.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Marburg160.3 km
1h 46m
€23–33

Cologne to Marburg by train

70Weekly Trains

3h 7mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.2 km
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Marburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Marburg Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Marburg central train station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Frankfurt central train station in around 4h 55m.

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