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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Paderborn
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 43 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Paderborn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Paderborn will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 3 buses that leave Cologne for Paderborn on Fri, Mar 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Mar 06 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 8 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
On Fri, Mar 06 the slowest buses will take 9 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne to Paderborn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Paderborn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$39 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Cologne to Paderborn Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Cologne to Paderborn bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Paderborn buses for today, Thursday, March 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM Cologne | 1h40 | 1:10 PM Paderborn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:50 PM Cologne | 2h10 | 7:00 PM Paderborn | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Paderborn
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Buses from Cologne to Paderborn run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 7h 14m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 14m |
First bus 04:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Cologne to PaderbornYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Paderborn with BlaBlaCar for as low as $23 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Paderborn
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