The average train between Essen and Marburg takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Marburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Essen and Marburg. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Marburg at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Marburg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Marburg station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Essen to Marburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Marburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Marburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Marburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Marburg is 142.3 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Marburg Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 3h 46m.