79 miles (128 km) | |
Bus or train | |
$17 - $22 | |
Bus • $17 (€15) • 5 h 10 min | |
Train • $22 (€20) • 2 h 26 min | |
FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 79 miles (128 km) by bus or train to Cologne from Marburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Marburg to Cologne.
How to get from Marburg to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Marburg to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Marburg to Cologne. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
There are 2 ways to get from Marburg to Cologne: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Marburg to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $17 (€15).
This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Cologne:
Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $22 (€20) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Marburg to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 26 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 10 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 79 miles (128 km) between Marburg and Cologne.
The average frequency per day from Marburg to Cologne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Cologne from Marburg as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marburg to Cologne:
The following travel companies offer services from Marburg to Cologne:
Yes, there are direct services available from Marburg to Cologne with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Marburg to Cologne.
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