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Compare train and bus for Paderborn to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $276.
Distance: 432 miles (696 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$306 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 41m Average total duration Fastest 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 25m Average total duration 14h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Milan:
A bus is $219 (€179) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Milan costing on average $306 (€250).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 11m.
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Paderborn to Milan
How to get from Paderborn to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paderborn to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM21h10Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West9:00 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)$951One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM21h10Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West9:00 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)$951One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH1856+
LH733512:10 PM4h30Paderborn Lippstadt Airport4:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2811One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM17h00Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West4:50 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$951One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM23h50Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West7:10 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$1071One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM22h45Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West11:05 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$1091One-way2 transfers
LH1854+
LH733512:10 PM5h35Paderborn Lippstadt Airport5:45 PMMilan Linate Airport$2811One-way1 transfer
LH109 · LH278+
LH733512:10 PM6h15Paderborn Lippstadt Airport6:25 PMMilan Linate Airport$3521One-way2 transfers
LH2232+
AZ311+
LH733512:10 PM10h50Paderborn Lippstadt Airport11:00 PMMilan Linate Airport$4131One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Milan:
A bus is $219 (€179) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Milan costing on average $306 (€250).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 11m.
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Milan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Trains mostly depart from Paderborn Hbf and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Milan by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Milan by bus.
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