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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 an average ticket price of $106 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 14h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $106, while a train costs an average of $202.
Distance: 432 miles (696 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$202 Average price | $106 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 14m Average total duration Fastest 13h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 57m Average total duration 17h 27m 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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Compare the available ways to get from Paderborn to Milan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Milan:
A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Milan costing on average $202.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 57m.
Tickets start at around $202 compared to roughly $175 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$27. The journey takes 13h 44m versus 9h 41m 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 Milan by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Paderborn to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:20 AM 30h00 Paderborn 12:20 PM Milan $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:20 AM 30h00 Paderborn 12:20 PM Milan $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:20 AM 30h00 Paderborn 12:20 PM Milan $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Milan:
A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Milan costing on average $202.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 57m.
- Around 3 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Milan by bus.
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