How to travel from Aachen to Paderborn

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Compare bus and train for Aachen to Paderborn

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Paderborn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $47.

Distance: 132 miles (213 km)

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How to get from Aachen to Paderborn by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Aachen to Paderborn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche Bahn
06:51AM3h49
Aachen
10:40AMPaderborn
$501One-way
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Deutsche Bahn
06:51AM3h49
Aachen
10:40AMPaderborn
$501One-way
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Fastest

Deutsche Bahn
06:51AM3h49
Aachen
10:40AMPaderborn
$501One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Paderborn

Travel to Paderborn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Paderborn.

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There are 2 options to travel between Aachen and Paderborn including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Paderborn is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Paderborn:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Paderborn costing on average $47 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Paderborn is by train with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 15m.

The distance from Aachen to Paderborn is approximately 132 miles (213 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Paderborn is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Paderborn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Paderborn:
  • Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Paderborn Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Paderborn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, FlixTrain to go to Paderborn by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Paderborn by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Paderborn often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Paris, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paderborn and these popular destinations at a great price.

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