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Compare train and bus for Paderborn to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 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 Leipzig:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Leipzig costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
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How to get from Paderborn to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paderborn to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:20 PM11h40Paderborn10:00 AMLeipzig$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:20 PM11h40Paderborn10:00 AMLeipzig$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:20 PM11h40Paderborn10:00 AMLeipzig$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:20 PM12h55Paderborn12:15 PMLeipzig$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Leipzig:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Leipzig costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Leipzig 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 Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leipzig by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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