How to travel from Amsterdam to Paderborn

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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. 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 bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $81.

Distance: 170 miles (274 km)

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$81

Average price

$39

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4h 43m

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Fastest

4h 13m

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7h 3m

Average total duration

6h 33m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Amsterdam to Paderborn

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM6h30
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    12:15 AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM6h30
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    12:15 AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 125 · 26723
    12:33 PM4h13
    Amsterdam Centraal
    4:46 PMPaderborn Hbf
    $1371One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3545 · 20085 · 10147 · ICE 943
    12:56 PM5h14
    Amsterdam Zuid
    6:10 PMPaderborn Hbf
    $731One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICD 1847 · IC 1747 · 20219 · 90031
    1:16 PM5h24
    Amsterdam Zuid
    6:40 PMPaderborn Hbf
    $981One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 745 · RE RS23 · 20219 · 90031
    1:11 PM5h29
    Amsterdam Zuid
    6:40 PMPaderborn Hbf
    $981One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 PM7h00
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    12:15 AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Paderborn.

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There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Paderborn including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Paderborn is a bus with an average price of $39.

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

A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Paderborn costing on average $81.

A bus is $756 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Paderborn costing on average $794.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Paderborn is by train with an average journey time of 4h 43m.

Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 3m.

Flight takes on average 8h 17m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Paderborn is approximately 170 miles (274 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Paderborn is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights 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, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Paderborn:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Paderborn Lippstadt Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Paderborn Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Paderborn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Paderborn by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Paderborn by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Paderborn:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Paderborn to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Paderborn's historical landmarks, museums, and nearby natural attractions, plan for a 2 to 3-day visit.
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