How to travel from Cologne to Paderborn

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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 $23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 $23, and a bus costs an average of $24.

Distance: 95 miles (153 km)

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

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

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02:45PM8h30
Cologne
11:15PMPaderborn
$331One-way
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FlixBus
02:45PM8h30
Cologne
11:15PMPaderborn
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:45PM8h30
Cologne
11:15PMPaderborn
$331One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Paderborn including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Paderborn is a train with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A train is $1 (€0.94) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Paderborn costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Paderborn is by bus with an average journey time of 7h 14m.

Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 25m.

The distance from Cologne to Paderborn is approximately 95 miles (153 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Paderborn is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Paderborn as scheduled services by train and 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 depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Paderborn Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Paderborn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Paderborn by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Paderborn by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Paderborn with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne 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.

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