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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €110 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €110, while a train costs an average of €110.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€110 Average price Cheapest | €108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 49m Average total duration Fastest 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around €110 compared to roughly €108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€1. The journey takes 7h 19m versus 7h 6m 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 Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paderborn to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:48 AM 7h38 Paderborn 1:26 PM Zurich €105 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:48 AM 7h38 Paderborn 1:26 PM Zurich €105 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:48 AM 7h38 Paderborn 1:26 PM Zurich €105 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:10 AM 7h50 Paderborn 5:00 PM Zurich €140 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paderborn and Zurich as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paderborn Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
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