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Compare bus and train for Amsterdam to Paderborn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Paderborn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Amsterdam to Paderborn:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Paderborn costing on average $90 (€74).
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Paderborn
How to get from Amsterdam to Paderborn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Paderborn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:45 PM6h30Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)12:15 AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:45 PM6h30Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)12:15 AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 121 · ICE 545 · 900656:38 AM4h32Amsterdam Centraal11:10 AMPaderborn Hbf$801One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICD 1823 · IC 1723 · 20207 · 900197:16 AM5h24Amsterdam Zuid12:40 PMPaderborn Hbf$971One-way3 transfers
- IC 721 · RE RS23 · 20207 · 900197:11 AM5h29Amsterdam Zuid12:40 PMPaderborn Hbf$971One-way3 transfers
- IC 3021 · IC 1723 · 20207 · 900196:54 AM5h46Amsterdam Centraal12:40 PMPaderborn Hbf$971One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus5:15 PM7h00Schiphol, Airport Terminal 112:15 AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Paderborn:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Paderborn costing on average $90 (€74).
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Paderborn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Paderborn Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Paderborn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Paderborn by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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