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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 an average ticket price of NOK 263 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 NOK 263, while a train costs an average of NOK 807.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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NOK 807 Average price | NOK 263 Average price Cheapest | NOK 454 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Paderborn to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Hamburg:
A bus is NOK 544 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Hamburg costing on average NOK 807.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
Tickets start at around NOK 807 compared to roughly NOK 454 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 353. The journey takes 3h 27m versus 3h 25m 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.
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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.

5:20 AM 10h55 Paderborn 4:15 PM Hamburg NOK 400 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:20 AM 10h55 Paderborn 4:15 PM Hamburg NOK 400 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:20 AM 10h55 Paderborn 4:15 PM Hamburg NOK 400 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Hamburg:
A bus is NOK 544 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Hamburg costing on average NOK 807.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight 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 Deutsche Bahn, metronom, NordWestBahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
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