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Compare train and bus for Düsseldorf to Paderborn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf 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 2h 6m. 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 bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Paderborn:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Paderborn costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
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How to get from Düsseldorf to Paderborn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Paderborn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 824 · 267118:41 AM2h05Düsseldorf Hbf10:46 AMPaderborn Hbf$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM7h20Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf12:15 AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 824 · 267118:41 AM2h05Düsseldorf Hbf10:46 AMPaderborn Hbf$511One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 545 · 900658:48 AM2h22Düsseldorf Hbf11:10 AMPaderborn Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
26811 · 900179:22 AM2h18Düsseldorf Hbf11:40 AMPaderborn Hbf$641One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus4:38 PM7h37Düsseldorf Hbf12:15 AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM9h25Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf8:00 AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West$301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Paderborn:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Paderborn costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Paderborn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Paderborn Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Paderborn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Paderborn by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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