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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Paderborn is to bus which costs €18 - €26 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Paderborn is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Paderborn, Neuhäuser Tor via Gütersloh, Hbf/ZOB and Rietberg, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Bonn to Paderborn?

The distance between Bonn and Paderborn is 255 km. The road distance is 204.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Bonn to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Paderborn bus from?

Bonn to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Paderborn train from?

Bonn to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Bonn to Paderborn is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Bonn to Paderborn bus arrive?

Bonn to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gütersloh central bus station.

Where does the Bonn to Paderborn train arrive?

Bonn to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Paderborn is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Bonn to Paderborn.

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

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Where can I stay near Paderborn?

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Bonn to Paderborn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 16 tram

There are 5 ways to get from Bonn to Paderborn by train, bus, car, or tram

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 Bonn Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
3h 31m
€40–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Gütersloh central bus stationbus N1338
6h 31m
€18–26
Drive 204.4 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Paderborncar 204.4 km
2h 2m
€29–42
Train via Hamm
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
3h 42m
€48–90
Line 16 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Bonn Hbf to Köln Dom/Hbftram 16 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain 51
4h 27m
€34–60

Bonn to Paderborn by train

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Distance: 255.3 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Paderborn Hbf via Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Gütersloh central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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