There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Paderborn by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
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- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain Tha
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
4h 51m€68–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stopbus N71
- Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Paderbornbus N69
7h 30m€32–62Drive 361.1 km
- Drive from Brussels to Paderborncar 361.1 km
3h 43m€55–80Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
4h 53m€59–172Train via Brussels-Midi
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain Thalys
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
5h 2m€68–150
Brussels to Paderborn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Paderborn is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Paderborn is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Brussels South and arriving at Paderborn via Münster bus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Bruxelles Midi and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Brussels and Paderborn is 423 km. The road distance is 361.1 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Brussels to Paderborn, including transfers.
Brussels to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels South station.
Brussels to Paderborn train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Bruxelles Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Paderborn is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Paderborn, Germany?
You can take a train from Bruxelles Midi to Paderborn Hbf via Dortmund Hbf in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels South to Paderborn via Münster bus stop in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €30–50
- Comfort
- €35–55
- Premium
- €55–75
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Münster bus stop to Paderborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.
Brussels to Paderborn train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Paderborn is 361 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Brussels to Paderborn.
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