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Compare train and bus for Paderborn to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 205 miles (330 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$114 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Berlin:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Berlin costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Paderborn to Berlin
How to get from Paderborn to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paderborn to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM10h55Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West7:00 PMBerlin, Alexanderplatz$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM10h55Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West7:00 PMBerlin, Alexanderplatz$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM8h15Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West4:20 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$351One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM10h15Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West10:35 AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$351One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM10h40Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West11:00 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$351One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM11h15Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West11:35 AMBerlin, Alexanderplatz$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Berlin:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Berlin costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Berlin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paderborn Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, DB Bus to go to Berlin by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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