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Compare bus and train for Paderborn to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Hamburg:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Hamburg costing on average $69 (€55).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Paderborn to Hamburg
How to get from Paderborn to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paderborn to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:05 AM5h15Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West1:20 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:05 AM5h15Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West1:20 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH7333+
LH53766:05 AM3h40Paderborn Lippstadt Airport9:45 AMHamburg Airport$10201One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:05 AM5h11Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West1:16 PMHamburg Harburg$271One-way1 transfer - FlixBus+FlixTrain8:05 AM5h23Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West1:28 PMHamburg Hbf$271One-way1 transfer
- S5 · ICE 6849:15 AM4h21Paderborn Hbf1:36 PMHamburg Hbf$831One-way1 transfer
- LH7333+
LH20546:05 AM3h55Paderborn Lippstadt Airport10:00 AMHamburg Airport$8041One-way1 transfer - LH7335+LH206212:25 PM4h05Paderborn Lippstadt Airport4:30 PMHamburg Airport$8741One-way1 transfer
- LH7333+LH20566:05 AM5h25Paderborn Lippstadt Airport11:30 AMHamburg Airport$8741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Hamburg:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Hamburg costing on average $69 (€55).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paderborn Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, DB Bus to go to Hamburg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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