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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Paderborn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Paderborn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$102 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Paderborn:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Paderborn costing on average $102 (€84).
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
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How to get from Dresden to Paderborn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Paderborn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:15 PM7h00Dresden6:15 AMPaderborn$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:15 PM7h00Dresden6:15 AMPaderborn$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:15 PM7h00Dresden6:15 AMPaderborn$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:00 PM8h15Dresden6:15 AMPaderborn$481One-way0 transfers
9:00 PM8h15Dresden5:15 AMPaderborn$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Paderborn:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Paderborn costing on average $102 (€84).
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Paderborn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Paderborn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Paderborn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Paderborn by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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