How to travel from Dresden to Paderborn

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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Paderborn

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 25m. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €102.

Distance: 219 miles (354 km)

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€44

Average price

Cheapest

€129

Average price

6h 49m

Average total duration

6h 19m

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30m

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5h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 25m

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30m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Dresden to Paderborn

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
12:15AM7h00
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
07:15AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West
$381One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
12:15AM7h00
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
07:15AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:15AM7h00
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
07:15AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West
$381One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM8h15
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
07:15AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West
$401One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Paderborn.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dresden and Paderborn including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Paderborn is a bus with an average price of $32 (€25).

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

A bus is $96 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Paderborn costing on average $128 (€102).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Paderborn is by train with an average journey time of 4h 59m.

Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 15m.

The distance from Dresden to Paderborn is approximately 219 miles (354 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Paderborn is:
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Paderborn:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Paderborn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Paderborn by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Paderborn by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dresden to Paderborn:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden 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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