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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
17410 · IC 2155Cheapest
17410 · IC 2155Fastest
17412 · 26715Other options
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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.
There are 2 travel options to Paderborn from Cologne. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Paderborn from Cologne is by taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€13).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Paderborn:
Taking a train costs $8 (€7) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€20) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Cologne to Paderborn is by train, which takes on average 2 h 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 14 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 94 miles (152 km) from Cologne to Paderborn.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Paderborn is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Cologne and Paderborn as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Paderborn:
- Trains mostly leave from Cologne Hbf and tend to arrive in Paderborn Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Paderborn:
- Deutsche Bahn, National Express or FlixTrain can take you to Paderborn by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Paderborn for $14 (€13).
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Paderborn with the following travel companies:
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Paderborn as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cologne and Paderborn.
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