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Compare bus and train for Graz to Paderborn
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Graz to Paderborn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $93 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, while a train costs an average of $148.
Distance: 439 miles (708 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$93 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 29m Average total duration 16h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration Fastest 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Graz to Paderborn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Paderborn:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Paderborn costing on average $148 (€125).
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 29m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€78) compared to roughly $36 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$56 (-€47). The journey takes 16h 59m versus 8h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Graz to Paderborn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Graz to Paderborn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:00 AM 20h00 Graz 6:00 AM Paderborn $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:00 AM 20h00 Graz 6:00 AM Paderborn $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:00 AM 20h00 Graz 6:00 AM Paderborn $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:20 AM 21h55 Graz 5:15 AM Paderborn $99 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Paderborn:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Paderborn costing on average $148 (€125).
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 29m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Graz and Paderborn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Graz Don Bosco and arrive in Paderborn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE to go to Paderborn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Paderborn by bus.
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