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Compare train and bus 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 14m. 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 $26.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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$76 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Paderborn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Paderborn:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Paderborn costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 8 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Paderborn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Paderborn by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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