How to travel from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $56.

Distance: 110 miles (178 km)

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from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn26707 · ECE 5
    8:48 AM3h26
    Paderborn Hbf
    12:14 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn26707 · ECE 5
    8:48 AM3h26
    Paderborn Hbf
    12:14 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn26707 · ICE 795
    8:48 AM2h51
    Paderborn Hbf
    11:39 AMFrankfurt South station
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn26711 · ICE 73
    10:48 AM3h26
    Paderborn Hbf
    2:14 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn26711 · ICE 797
    10:48 AM2h51
    Paderborn Hbf
    1:39 PMFrankfurt South station
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn26707 · ICE 795+Hessische Landesbahn24336
    8:48 AM3h18
    Paderborn Hbf
    12:06 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $431One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paderborn and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $20.

This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $56.

A bus is $378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $398.

The fastest way to travel from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 2m.

Flight takes on average 7h 10m.

The distance from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paderborn Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, DB Bus, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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