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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paderborn to Warsaw
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €86, while a flight costs an average of €453.
Distance: 522 miles (841 km)
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€86 Average price Cheapest | €132 Average price | €453 Average price | €141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 7m Average total duration 17h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Paderborn to Warsaw
Compare the available ways to get from Paderborn to Warsaw, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Warsaw:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Warsaw costing on average €132.
A bus is €367 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paderborn to Warsaw costing on average €453.
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 51m.
Bus takes on average 18h 7m.
Tickets start at around €86 compared to roughly €141 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €56. The journey takes 17h 37m versus 9h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Paderborn to Warsaw
How to get from Paderborn to Warsaw by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paderborn to Warsaw is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 1745 · ICE 838 · EC 24911:49 AM 11h11 Paderborn Hbf 11:00 PM Warsaw Central €45 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 1745 · ICE 838 · EC 24911:49 AM 11h11 Paderborn Hbf 11:00 PM Warsaw Central €45 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
S5 · ICE 849 · S15 · EC 24912:15 PM 10h45 Paderborn Hbf 11:00 PM Warsaw Central €48 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
S5 · ICE 555 · EC 231 · EIC 81049:15 AM 10h45 Paderborn Hbf 8:00 PM Warsaw Central €54 1 One-way 3 transfers
S5 · ICE 847 · S15 · EC 24710:15 AM 10h45 Paderborn Hbf 9:00 PM Warsaw Central €54 1 One-way 3 transfers
S5 · ICE 845 · S15 · EC 498:15 AM 10h45 Paderborn Hbf 7:00 PM Warsaw Central €54 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM 16h50 Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West 5:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni €55 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM 21h25 Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West 9:45 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 €56 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM 20h40 Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West 9:00 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy €65 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Warsaw:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Warsaw costing on average €132.
A bus is €367 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paderborn to Warsaw costing on average €453.
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 51m.
Bus takes on average 18h 7m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Warsaw as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy.
- Trains mostly depart from Paderborn Hbf and arrive in Warsaw Central.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Warsaw Chopin Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Warsaw by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Warsaw by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Warsaw by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
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