4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Paderborn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Paderborn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Paderborn
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Paderborn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Paderborn:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Paderborn costing on average $57 (€48).
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€48) compared to roughly $33 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$24 (-€20). The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 20m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Paderborn
How to get from Cologne to Paderborn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Paderborn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain+FlixBus4:14 PM 8h01 Cologne Hbf 12:15 AM Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixTrain+FlixBus
4:14 PM 8h01 Cologne Hbf 12:15 AM Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 953 · 90079
3:42 PM 2h28 Cologne Hbf 6:10 PM Paderborn Hbf $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 26819 · 90025
12:49 PM 2h51 Cologne Hbf 3:40 PM Paderborn Hbf $31 1 One-way 1 transfer - 26821 · 90027
1:49 PM 2h51 Cologne Hbf 4:40 PM Paderborn Hbf $31 1 One-way 1 transfer - 26823 · 90029
2:49 PM 2h51 Cologne Hbf 5:40 PM Paderborn Hbf $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:05 PM 8h10 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 12:15 AM Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Cologne 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 Cologne to Paderborn.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Paderborn:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Paderborn costing on average $57 (€48).
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Paderborn as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Paderborn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Paderborn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Paderborn by bus.
Travelling from Cologne to Paderborn: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
