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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paderborn to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Amsterdam:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Amsterdam costing on average $89 (€73).
A bus is $758 (€621) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paderborn to Amsterdam costing on average $802 (€657).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Flight takes on average 13h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Paderborn to Amsterdam
How to get from Paderborn to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paderborn to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:20 AM6h25Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West1:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:20 AM6h25Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West1:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
26708 · ICE 2408:12 AM4h17Paderborn Hbf12:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1261One-way1 transfer
Other options
26716 · ICE 14612:12 PM4h17Paderborn Hbf4:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1261One-way1 transfer
89974 · ICE 148 · IC 3044 · IC 35469:23 AM5h11Paderborn Hbf2:34 PMAmsterdam Zuid$1311One-way4 transfers
89974 · ICE 148 · IC 3044+
750269:23 AM5h12Paderborn Hbf2:35 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1361One-way3 transfers
FlixBus7:20 AM6h50Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West2:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Amsterdam:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Amsterdam costing on average $89 (€73).
A bus is $758 (€621) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paderborn to Amsterdam costing on average $802 (€657).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Flight takes on average 13h 7m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Paderborn Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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