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Trip Summary
You can pick from 116 daily train trips between Karlsruhe and Marburg. The average train journey from Karlsruhe to Marburg takes 3 hours and 33 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 125 mi (201 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 30m |
| Lowest price | $23.00 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Karlsruhe to Marburg?
There are 3 train lines with service from Karlsruhe to Marburg. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 115 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 3h 4m | $38.55 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 115 | 3h 33m | $38.94 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 28 | 3h 43m | $25.10 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Karlsruhe to Marburg start from $23, and on average cost . Daily there are 28 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Marburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Karlsruhe leaves from Grötzingen Oberausstraße and 7 other stations. And in Marburg trains arrive at Marburg Süd and one other train station.
From Karlsruhe to Marburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 43 minutes. If you are looking to get to Marburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 28 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Marburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Karlsruhe to Marburg tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Karlsruhe at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 116 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Marburg to Karlsruhe.
City Information
Karlsruhe
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Karlsruhe is fondly referred to as the Fan-Shaped City. Even though it's at the northern edge of the Black Forest, Karlsruhe has some of the warmest weather in the country, so many visitors pick this city to experience a Mediterranean-inspired vacation in Germany. There are hundreds of fine museums, quirky galleries, and beautiful theatres in the area that are all worth checking out.
Karlsruhe is a hub for science and technology, but it has an artistic side, too. The ZKM is a unique art museum that displays contemporary video and audio installations in a former weapons factory. Hit up the Jakobus Theatre, Kammertheater Karlsruhe, or The Sandkorn Theatre for live music or theatrical performance.
Another can't-miss landmark is the Karlsruhe Palace, built in the 18th-century. Not only does the palace include stunning grounds and magnificent architecture, it also houses the Baden State Museum with exhibits about the region's history. Some of the best outdoor recreation sites are Badesee Epple, Rheinstrandbad Rappenwort, and Weingarten, offering blue waters for fishing, swimming, and sailing, respectively.
Karlsruhe is easy to reach from cities like Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt on Deutsche Bahn trains. FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni, and Cazmatrans provide bus service to the city as well. The Karlsruhe/Baden Airport is not too far away, so you can travel to this warm destination from nearly anywhere.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?
Main departure station: Karlsruhe-Durlach
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 9 stops and stations in Karlsruhe where you can board the train.
All train stations in Karlsruhe:
Karlsruhe-Durlach
Karlsruhe West
Karlsruhe-Mühlburg
Grötzingen
Grötzingen Oberausstraße
Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg
Karlsruhe-Knielingen
Maxau
Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld
Where is the train station in Marburg?
Main arrival station: Marburg Süd
Marburg receives travelers from Karlsruhe at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Marburg:
Marburg Süd
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