What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Paderborn?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Paderborn is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Paderborn?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Paderborn is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Paderborn via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Basel to Paderborn?

The distance between Basel and Paderborn is 623 km. The road distance is 540 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Paderborn without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €70 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Paderborn?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Basel to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Paderborn bus from?

Basel to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Paderborn train from?

Basel to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Basel to Paderborn is to train which takes 6h and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h.

Where does the Basel to Paderborn bus arrive?

Basel to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Basel to Paderborn train arrive?

Basel to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Basel to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Paderborn is 540 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Basel to Paderborn.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Paderborn?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Paderborn?

Book your Basel to Paderborn bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

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Basel to Paderborn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Paderborn by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn HbfRe
6h
€72–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to PaderbornN110
10h
€49–69
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to GoettingenNj
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Paderborn, HauptbahnhofRb85
9h 10m
€66–285
Drive 540 km
1. Drive from Basel to Paderborn540 km
4h 59m
€93–134
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf
7h 8m
€136–340
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof
7h 43m
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf
6h 57m
€160–364
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Paderborn Hbf
7h 36m
€120–293

Basel to Paderborn by train

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Distance: 622.5 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Paderborn via Frankfurt central train station in around 10h.

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