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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Paderborn
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
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 $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cologne for Paderborn on Mon, Jan 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 19 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
On Mon, Jan 19 the slowest buses will take 8 h 25 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 €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 4m. 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 €15, and a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€28 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Cologne to Paderborn Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
Cologne to Paderborn bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Paderborn buses for tomorrow, Monday, January 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:35 PM Cologne | 8h25 | 6:00 AM 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 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
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 5h 14m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 14m |
First bus 04:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Cologne to Paderborn start from as low as $18 (€14) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $34 (€28) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 5 daily trains from Cologne to Paderborn with 3 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 5h 14m but the average duration is 2h 4m
Train Operators
- Travel from Cologne to Paderborn with BlaBlaCar
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is BlaBlaCar.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West
- First train typically departs at 04:05 AM and the last at 11:50 PM
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Cologne to PaderbornYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Paderborn with BlaBlaCar for as low as $18 (€14). 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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