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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Paderborn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Paderborn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $160.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$160 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Heidelberg to Paderborn
Compare the available ways to get from Heidelberg to Paderborn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Paderborn:
A bus is $117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Paderborn costing on average $160.
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Tickets start at around $160 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$104. The journey takes 4h 13m versus 3h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Paderborn
How to get from Heidelberg to Paderborn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Paderborn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:34 AM 4h36 Heidelberg 12:10 PM Paderborn $104 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:34 AM 4h36 Heidelberg 12:10 PM Paderborn $104 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:11 AM 3h59 Heidelberg 10:10 AM Paderborn $125 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Paderborn:
A bus is $117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Paderborn costing on average $160.
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Paderborn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Paderborn Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Paderborn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Paderborn by bus.
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