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Compare train and bus for Marburg to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Marburg to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:30 AM1h10Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral")3:40 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:30 AM1h10Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral")3:40 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 15738:34 AM0h58Marburg (Lahn)9:32 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 1573+
247508:04 AM1h28Marburg Süd station9:32 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:10 PM1h40Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral")6:50 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:30 AM1h35Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral")4:05 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marburg and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Marburg (Lahn) and arrive in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
- Buses mostly depart from Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral") and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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