How to travel from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main

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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 $7.

Distance: 47 miles (77 km)

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$24

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$10

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$17

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1h 51m

Average total duration

1h 21m

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1h 37m

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1h 7m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $24 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Marburg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:30 AM1h10
    Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral")
    3:40 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:30 AM1h10
    Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral")
    3:40 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1573
    8:34 AM0h58
    Marburg (Lahn)
    9:32 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1573+Hessische Landesbahn24750
    8:04 AM1h28
    Marburg Süd station
    9:32 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $271One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1573+Hessische Landesbahn15003
    8:23 AM1h09
    Cölbe station
    9:32 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 PM1h40
    Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral")
    6:50 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:30 AM1h35
    Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral")
    4:05 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 PM2h15
    Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral")
    7:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 2 options to travel between Marburg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $24 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 21m.

The distance from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 47 miles (77 km).
The average frequency per day from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Trains mostly depart from Marburg (Lahn) and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral") and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Marburg to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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