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 - €80 and takes 11h 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 57m 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 Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 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 52m.

How far is it from Bern to Paderborn?

The distance between Bern and Paderborn is 727 km. The road distance is 632.4 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 52m and costs €80 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m 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 52m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Bern to Paderborn bus arrive?

Bern to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe 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 632 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 - 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 SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn HbfRe
7h 52m
€83–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Karlsruhe central train stationN122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to PaderbornN110
11h 50m
€54–78
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to GoettingenNj
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Paderborn Hbf
11h 7m
€89–339
Drive 632.4 km
1. Drive from Bern to Paderborn632.4 km
5h 57m
€109–158
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
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 1m
€148–362
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn Hbf
7h 37m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Paderborn Hbf
7h 30m
€132–310
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
7h 52m
€137–379
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf
8h 7m
€185–428

Bern to Paderborn by train

110Weekly Trains

7h 52mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 726.9 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Paderborn via Karlsruhe central train station in around 11h 50m.

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