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 €45 - €80 and takes 12h.

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 59m and costs €100 - €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 Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

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 55m.

How far is it from Bern to Paderborn?

The distance between Bern and Paderborn is 727 km. The road distance is 632.5 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 55m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m 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 55m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h.

Where does the Bern to Paderborn bus arrive?

Bern to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport 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 632 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m 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?

There are 447+ hotels available in Paderborn.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bern 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 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 55m
€83–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Frankfurt Airportbus FlixBus N122
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Paderbornbus N110
12h
€47–80
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Goettingennighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
11h 6m
€111–351
Drive 632.5 km
1. Drive from Bern to Paderborncar 632.5 km
5h 59m
€109–157
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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain
6h 53m
€151–351
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 30m
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 24m
€130–312
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 Koeln Messe/Deutz to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain
7h 25m
€138–324
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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain
8h 3m
€185–427

Bern to Paderborn by train

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Distance: 727.2 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Paderborn via Frankfurt Airport in around 12h.

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