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Compare train and bus 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 train, with an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €52, while a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€52 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Paderborn:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Paderborn costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
Tickets start at around €52 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-14.88. The journey takes 3h 26m versus 3h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Aachen to Paderborn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Paderborn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:51 AM3h49Aachen9:40 AMPaderborn€571One-way1 transfer
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5:51 AM3h49Aachen9:40 AMPaderborn€571One-way1 transfer
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5:51 AM3h49Aachen9:40 AMPaderborn€571One-way1 transfer
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6:51 AM3h49Aachen10:40 AMPaderborn€571One-way1 transfer
7:51 AM3h49Aachen11:40 AMPaderborn€571One-way1 transfer
8:51 AM3h49Aachen12:40 PMPaderborn€571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Paderborn:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Paderborn costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Paderborn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Paderborn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Paderborn by train.
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