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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paderborn to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Cologne:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Cologne costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.37. The journey takes 2h 27m versus 2h 16m 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 Paderborn to Cologne
How to get from Paderborn to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paderborn to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+
FlixTrain7:20 AM6h21Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West1:41 PMCologne Hbf$181One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+FlixTrain7:20 AM6h21Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West1:41 PMCologne Hbf$181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 26710 · 174139:12 AM2h26Paderborn Hbf11:38 AMCologne Hbf$621One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 90012 · 20072 · ICE 6548:21 AM2h53Paderborn Hbf11:14 AMCologne Hbf$391One-way2 transfers
- ICE 654+
750188:13 AM3h01Paderborn Hbf11:14 AMCologne Hbf$421One-way1 transfer - 90014 · ICE 15489:21 AM2h48Paderborn Hbf12:09 PMCologne Hbf$441One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM8h05Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West3:25 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Cologne:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Cologne costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paderborn Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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