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Compare train and bus for Marburg to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marburg to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Kassel:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marburg to Kassel costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€30) compared to roughly $17 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.83 (€-15.73). The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 13m 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 Kassel
How to get from Marburg to Kassel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marburg to Kassel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus2:50 PM1h20Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral")4:10 PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:50 PM1h20Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral")4:10 PMKassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 15763:26 PM1h01Marburg (Lahn)4:27 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 167011:26 AM1h01Marburg (Lahn)12:27 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$251One-way0 transfers
- ICE 23749:52 AM1h03Marburg (Lahn)10:55 AMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$251One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1576+
247163:04 PM1h23Marburg Süd station4:27 PMKassel-Wilhelmshöhe$251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Kassel:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marburg to Kassel costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Kassel take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marburg and Kassel 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 Kassel Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral") and arrive in Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by bus.
- Travel with Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn.
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