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Universitätsmuseum für Kulturgeschichte
Main museum in Marburg Castle with cultural history collections, interiors, and exhibits on regional life and ruling dynasties.
Cheapest price on Sep 01
€11
Average ticket price on Sep 01
€11
Fastest journey on Sep 01
2 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
2 h 6 m
Trains on Sep 01
1
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Marburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Marburg will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 1 trains from Heidelberg to Marburg, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct trains cover the 156 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Marburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€29 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Marburg:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Marburg costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Marburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 2m by train vs 2h 3m by car). Tickets start at around €29 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Marburg trains for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:03 PM Heidelberg | 2h16 | 8:19 PM Marburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:33 PM Heidelberg | 2h49 | 9:22 PM Marburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | |||||
![]() | 8:18 AM Heidelberg | 2h06 | 10:24 AM Marburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Heidelberg to Marburg run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 12:36 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
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Marburg (Lahn) -> Elisabethkirche, Marburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg to Marburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Marburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Heidelberg to Marburg trains use the Heidelberg Hbf to Marburg (Lahn) station pair, with some services arriving at Marburg Süd. Use this guide to compare Heidelberg and Marburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.
Heidelberg-Altstadt is 2 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Persepolis, Zum Brückenaff, 'S' Kastanie, Choa
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Atlantic, Hackteufel, Goldener Falke, Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg.
Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Saffron, Thanaphon, Krokodil
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Elite, Hotel Mille Stelle, Krokodil, Boardinghouse.
Marburg (Lahn) is 1 km from Marburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Marburg (Lahn) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Mar Burger, Domingo's, Valente, Restaurant Cordes / Szenario
Wi-Fi is available at Marburg (Lahn). ATMs are available at Marburg (Lahn).
Ticket office support is available at Marburg (Lahn). Information desks are available at Marburg (Lahn).
Luggage storage is available at Marburg (Lahn). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marburg (Lahn): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marburg (Lahn): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marburg (Lahn).
Nearby hotels include Village Stadthotel, Vila Vita Hotel & Residenz Rosenpark.
Marburg Süd is 1 km from Marburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Marburg Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Lotte, Nero, Domino's, Paisano Pizzeria
Wi-Fi is available at Marburg Süd. ATMs are available at Marburg Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Marburg Süd. Information desks are available at Marburg Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Marburg Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marburg Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marburg Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marburg Süd.
Nearby hotels include Hotel im Kornspeicher.
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