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Compare bus and train for Marburg to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marburg to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. 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 €35, while a train costs an average of €67.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€67 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Marburg to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Marburg to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Dortmund:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marburg to Dortmund costing on average €67.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around €67 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€41. The journey takes 3h 33m versus 2h 26m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Marburg to Dortmund
How to get from Marburg to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marburg to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 674 · 26716
9:52 AM 3h25 Marburg (Lahn) 1:17 PM Dortmund Hbf €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- ICE 674 · 26716
9:52 AM 3h25 Marburg (Lahn) 1:17 PM Dortmund Hbf €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- 33089+
15110 · 1500710:40 AM 3h19 Marburg (Lahn) 1:59 PM Dortmund Hbf €51 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1573 · ICE 1020 · ICE 202
8:34 AM 3h47 Marburg (Lahn) 12:21 PM Dortmund Hbf €36 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 16 · 26817+24707
8:48 AM 4h26 Marburg (Lahn) 1:14 PM Dortmund Hbf €47 1 One-way 2 transfers - 23214 · 10976
10:29 AM 3h48 Marburg (Lahn) 2:17 PM Dortmund Hbf €51 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Dortmund:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marburg to Dortmund costing on average €67.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marburg and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral") and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Marburg (Lahn) and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Dortmund by train.
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