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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marburg to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marburg to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, while a flight costs an average of €154.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€99 Average price | €154 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Marburg to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Marburg to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Leipzig:
A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marburg to Leipzig costing on average €99.
A bus is €109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marburg to Leipzig costing on average €154.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
Tickets start at around €99 compared to roughly €50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€49. The journey takes 4h 2m versus 3h 49m 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 Leipzig
How to get from Marburg to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marburg to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:10 PM 12h00 Marburg 4:10 AM Leipzig €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:10 PM 12h00 Marburg 4:10 AM Leipzig €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

1:25 PM 11h15 Marburg 12:40 AM Leipzig €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Marburg to Leipzig:
A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marburg to Leipzig costing on average €99.
A bus is €109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marburg to Leipzig costing on average €154.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marburg and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Marburg, Krummbogen (Tankstelle "Aral") and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Marburg (Lahn) and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
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