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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 train, with an average ticket price of €103 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. 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 train costs an average of €103, while a train costs an average of €103.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€103 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around €103 compared to roughly €46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-56.88. The journey takes 4h 21m 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.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:50 AM12h25Heidelberg11:15 PMPaderborn€221One-way0 transfers
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- 10:50 AM12h25Heidelberg11:15 PMPaderborn€221One-way0 transfers
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- 10:50 AM12h25Heidelberg11:15 PMPaderborn€221One-way0 transfers
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- Around 5 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Paderborn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
- Travel with Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn to go to Paderborn by train.
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