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Compare train and bus for Essen to Marburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Marburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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€34 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Essen 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 Essen to Marburg:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Marburg costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Marburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Marburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral").
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Marburg Süd station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, National Express, FlixTrain to go to Marburg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Marburg by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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