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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Paderborn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Paderborn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €62, while a train costs an average of €152.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€152 Average price | €62 Average price Cheapest | €151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 34m Average total duration Fastest 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 9m Average total duration 14h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Paderborn
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Paderborn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Paderborn:
A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Paderborn costing on average €152.
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 9m.
Tickets start at around €152 compared to roughly €151 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€1. The journey takes 9h 4m versus 8h 32m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Paderborn
How to get from Vienna to Paderborn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Paderborn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:30 PM 16h45 Vienna 6:15 AM Paderborn €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:30 PM 16h45 Vienna 6:15 AM Paderborn €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:45 PM 15h30 Vienna 5:15 AM Paderborn €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:10 AM 18h05 Vienna 5:15 AM Paderborn €55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Paderborn:
A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Paderborn costing on average €152.
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 9m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Paderborn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Paderborn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Paderborn by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Paderborn by train.
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