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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Paderborn is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Paderborn is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Paderborn via Frankfurt central train station and Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Basel SBB and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Bern to Paderborn?

The distance between Bern and Paderborn is 727 km. The road distance is 635.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Bern to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Paderborn train from?

Bern to Paderborn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Bern to Paderborn is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Bern to Paderborn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bern to Paderborn train arrive?

Bern to Paderborn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Paderborn is 635 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Bern to Paderborn.

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

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

Book your Bern to Paderborn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

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Bern to Paderborn - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Paderborn by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
7h 46m
€149–582
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Frankfurt central train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kasselbus
3. Take the bus from Kassel to Paderbornbus N69
12h 50m
€50–98
Drive 635.2 km
1. Drive from Bern to Paderborncar 635.2 km
5h 55m
€111–160
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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
€152–473
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Bern to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Kamen to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
8h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bern to Lörrach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Paderborncar
11h 9m
€128–169
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 28m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain
4. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain
7h 14m
€152–462
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
5. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain
8h 23m
€201–638
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
5. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain
8h 16m
€185–555

Bern to Paderborn by train

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7h 46mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 727.2 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Paderborn Hbf via Basel SBB and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Paderborn via Frankfurt central train station and Kassel in around 12h 50m.

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