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Compare train and bus for Paderborn to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €175 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 22h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €175, while a bus costs an average of €175.
Distance: 454 miles (732 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€175 Average price Cheapest | €89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 32m Average total duration Fastest 22h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €175 compared to roughly €89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-86.05. The journey takes 22h 2m versus 10h 37m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Paderborn to Birmingham
How to get from Paderborn to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paderborn to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM27h35Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West9:55 AMBirmingham€831One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM27h35Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West9:55 AMBirmingham€831One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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7508812:23 AM23h07Paderborn Hbf10:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station€1111One-way3 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1540+NX400+75088+012:23 AM25h02Paderborn Hbf12:25 AMBirmingham, Coach Station€1111One-way3 transfers
- ICE 1540+75088+0+NX54112:23 AM24h07Paderborn Hbf11:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station€1131One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM38h15Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West1:35 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway€1311One-way2 transfers
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- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
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