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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Marburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Marburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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$60 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Marburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Marburg:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Marburg costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Marburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Marburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Marburg (Lahn).
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral").
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Intercity to go to Marburg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Marburg by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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