How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn

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Travel Information from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn

distanceDistance110 miles (178 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$11 - $21
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $11 (€10) • 3 h 55 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $21 (€18) • 2 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 110 miles (178 km) by train or bus to Paderborn from Frankfurt am Main. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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

FlixBus
04:05AM3h55
Frankfurt am Main
08:00AMPaderborn
$161One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
04:05AM3h55
Frankfurt am Main
08:00AMPaderborn
$161One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
10:20AM2h50
Frankfurt South station
01:10PMPaderborn Hbf
$531One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
08:15AM2h55
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
11:10AMPaderborn Hbf
$431One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
09:58AM3h12
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
01:10PMPaderborn Hbf
$431One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
08:20AM2h50
Frankfurt South station
11:10AMPaderborn Hbf
$531One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
03:40AM4h20
Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
08:00AMPaderborn
$171One-way
0 transfers

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Travel between Frankfurt am Main and Paderborn on Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Frankfurt am Main and Paderborn. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn

      FAQs: 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 Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options to Paderborn from Frankfurt am Main. You can take a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Paderborn from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus, which costs on average $11 (€10).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn:

      A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn costing on average $21 (€18).

      The fastest way to get to Paderborn from Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 50 min.

      Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:

      Getting to Paderborn by bus takes 3 h 55 min on average.

      The Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn distance is around 110 miles (178 km).

      The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn is:

      • 1 bus per day.
      • Around 3 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Paderborn from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn:

      • Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn most often leave from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn:

      • You can take a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus or Infobus. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€10) with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn.
      • You can travel between Frankfurt am Main and Paderborn by train with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn or NordWestBahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $21 (€18) with Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn with the following travel companies:

      • You can check for a direct bus to Paderborn with FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.

      Direct services to Paderborn tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

      Your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn doesn't have to end in Paderborn. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Munich, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam or Düsseldorf. If you’d like to add Munich, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam or Düsseldorf to your Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Paderborn today!
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