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Compare bus and train for Marburg to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. 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 $36, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Dortmund:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marburg to Dortmund costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€66) compared to roughly $31 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-49.48 (€-40.79). The journey takes 3h 32m 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.
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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.
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6:21 AM3h58Marburg10:19 AMDortmund$671One-way1 transfer
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- 6:21 AM3h58Marburg10:19 AMDortmund$671One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 6:21 AM3h58Marburg10:19 AMDortmund$671One-way1 transfer
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- 8:21 AM3h58Marburg12:19 PMDortmund$671One-way1 transfer
- 10:21 AM3h58Marburg2:19 PMDortmund$671One-way1 transfer
- 12:21 PM3h58Marburg4:19 PMDortmund$671One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Dortmund:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marburg to Dortmund costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Marburg (Lahn) and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral") and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
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