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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Paderborn is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Paderborn is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Paderborn via Bielefeld Brackwede train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Calais to Paderborn?

The distance between Calais and Paderborn is 653 km. The road distance is 533 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Paderborn without a car is to train via Lille which takes 8h 29m and costs €90 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Calais to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Paderborn train from?

Calais to Paderborn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Calais to Paderborn is to train via Lille which takes 8h 29m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Calais to Paderborn bus arrive?

Calais to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

Where does the Calais to Paderborn train arrive?

Calais to Paderborn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Paderborn is 533 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Calais to Paderborn.

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

Book your Calais to Paderborn train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Calais to Paderborn bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

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Calais to Paderborn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Paderborn by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or 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 via Lille
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Dortmund HbfTha
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
8h 29m
€93–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationN1328
9h 50m
€48–67
Drive 533 km
1. Drive from Calais to Paderborn533 km
5h 25m
€83–120
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbf
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
8h 30m
€93–264
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
9h 58m
€71–122

Calais to Paderborn by train and bus

16Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 653.4 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Paderborn Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Dortmund Hbf in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Bielefeld Brackwede train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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