How to travel from Duisburg to Marburg

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Compare bus and train for Duisburg to Marburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Marburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. 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 €48, while a train costs an average of €78.

Distance: 96 miles (156 km)

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€78

Average price

€48

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Cheapest

€33

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3h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 13m

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30m

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5h 53m

Average total duration

5h 23m

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2h 58m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Marburg is a bus with an average price of €48.

This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Marburg:

A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Marburg costing on average €78.

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Marburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Marburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Duisburg and Marburg including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Duisburg to Marburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €78 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-45.44. The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Duisburg to Marburg

How to get from Duisburg to Marburg by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Duisburg to Marburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    7:48 PM4h44
    Duisburg
    12:32 AMMarburg
    741One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    7:48 PM4h44
    Duisburg
    12:32 AMMarburg
    741One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:53 AM3h26
    Duisburg
    2:19 PMMarburg
    881One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    10:55 PM7h24
    Duisburg
    6:19 AMMarburg
    761One-way
    2 transfers
  • Eurobahn
    6:52 PM3h27
    Duisburg
    10:19 PMMarburg
    771One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    12:53 PM3h26
    Duisburg
    4:19 PMMarburg
    881One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Duisburg to Marburg

Travel to Marburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Duisburg to Marburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Duisburg and Marburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Marburg is a bus with an average price of €48.

This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Marburg:

A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Marburg costing on average €78.

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Marburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Marburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 53m.

The distance from Duisburg to Marburg is approximately 96 miles (156 km).
The average frequency per day from Duisburg to Marburg is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Marburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Duisburg to Marburg:
  • Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral").
  • Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Marburg (Lahn).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Duisburg to Marburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Marburg by bus.
  • Travel with Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn to go to Marburg by train.
Omio customers who travel from Duisburg to Marburg often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Paris, Hamburg, Giessen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Marburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Marburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Marburg, including visiting its historic old town, the Landgrave Castle, and the University, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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