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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Paderborn is to train which costs €55 - €150 and takes 6h 8m.

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 5h 2m 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, Bahnhof and arriving at Paderborn via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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 SBB and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Basel to Paderborn?

The distance between Basel and Paderborn is 627 km. The road distance is 540.1 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 8m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Basel to Paderborn is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Paderborn bus arrive?

Basel to Paderborn bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB 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 5h 2m to drive from Basel to Paderborn.

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

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Where can I stay near Paderborn?

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Basel to Paderborn - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 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
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1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
6h 8m
€56–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Paderbornbus N110
8h 45m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Goettingennighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb85
9h 10m
€88–300
Drive 540.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Paderborncar 540.1 km
5h 2m
€93–134
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain
7h 7m
€132–325
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 45m
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain
6h 57m
€145–351
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Paderborn Hbftrain
7h 39m
€121–286
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain
7h 40m
€124–298

Basel to Paderborn by train

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Distance: 627 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Paderborn via Frankfurt central train station in around 8h 45m.

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