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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paderborn to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of RM 236 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of RM 236, while a train costs an average of RM 456.
Distance: 277 miles (446 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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RM 456 Average price | RM 236 Average price Cheapest | RM 71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Paderborn to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Munich:
A bus is RM 220 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Munich costing on average RM 456.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 38m.
You'll arrive about 1h 11m sooner (5h 11m by train vs 6h 22m by car). Tickets start at around RM 456 compared to roughly RM 71 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Paderborn to Munich
How to get from Paderborn to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paderborn to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:20 PM 12h30 Paderborn 11:50 AM Munich RM 234 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:20 PM 12h30 Paderborn 11:50 AM Munich RM 234 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:20 PM 12h30 Paderborn 11:50 AM Munich RM 234 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:20 PM 12h30 Paderborn 10:50 AM Munich RM 245 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Munich:
A bus is RM 220 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Munich costing on average RM 456.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 38m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paderborn Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
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