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Compare train and bus for Marburg to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marburg to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Heidelberg
Compare the available ways to get from Marburg to Heidelberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Heidelberg:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marburg to Heidelberg costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$19. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 59m 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 Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marburg to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:10 PM 9h10 Marburg 1:20 AM Heidelberg $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:10 PM 9h10 Marburg 1:20 AM Heidelberg $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:10 PM 9h10 Marburg 1:20 AM Heidelberg $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Heidelberg:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marburg to Heidelberg costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marburg and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral") and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Marburg (Lahn) and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Travel with Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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