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Compare train and bus for Paderborn to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Dortmund:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Dortmund costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
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How to get from Paderborn to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paderborn to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixTrain7:20 AM5h04Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West12:24 PMDortmund Hbf$151One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain7:20 AM5h04Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West12:24 PMDortmund Hbf$151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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FlixTrain7:20 AM5h04Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West12:24 PMDortmund Hbf$151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Dortmund:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Dortmund costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Dortmund 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 Dortmund Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn to go to Dortmund by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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