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Compare train and bus for Paderborn to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 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 Düsseldorf:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Düsseldorf costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.83. The journey takes 5h 26m versus 2h 13m 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 Düsseldorf
How to get from Paderborn to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paderborn to Düsseldorf is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixTrain7:20 AM5h54Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West1:14 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+FlixTrain7:20 AM5h54Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West1:14 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 90062 · ICE 6448:51 AM2h18Paderborn Hbf11:09 AMDüsseldorf Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 26708 · 636068:12 AM2h20Paderborn Hbf10:32 AMDüsseldorf Hbf$621One-way1 transfer
- 26710 · 636269:12 AM2h20Paderborn Hbf11:32 AMDüsseldorf Hbf$621One-way1 transfer
- 90012 · 897148:21 AM2h44Paderborn Hbf11:05 AMDüsseldorf Hbf$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM6h30Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West1:50 PMDüsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen)$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM6h55Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West2:15 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Düsseldorf costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn to go to Düsseldorf by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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