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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Paderborn is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Paderborn is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 6h 23m and costs €220 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Paderborn via Bielefeld Brackwede train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Dover to Paderborn?

The distance between Dover and Paderborn is 942 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €230 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Dover to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dover to Paderborn train from?

Dover to Paderborn train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Dover to Paderborn is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €230 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Dover to Paderborn bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Dover and Paderborn?

Paderborn is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 8:47 AM in Dover and 9:47 AM in Paderborn.

Where does the Dover to Paderborn train arrive?

Dover to Paderborn train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

There are 476+ hotels available in Paderborn.

Dover to Paderborn - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Dover to Paderborn by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, train, car, car train, 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
8h 46m
€232–506
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N1328
11h 41m
€59–92
Car ferry, bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Brussels-North train stationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
5. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
12h 33m
€129–325
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Paderborncar
7h 2m
€116–216
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to The Haguebus
3. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Enschedetrain
4. Take the train from Enschede to Muenster(Westf)Hbftrain Re
5. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
14h 19m
€102–264
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Paderborncar
6h 23m
€226–272
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Paderborn Hbftrain
7h 34m
€164–423
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane LHR - HAJ
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 3m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
4. Take the train from Soest to Paderborn Hbftrain
6h 56m
€127–304
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane STN - FMO
3. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain
7h 32m
€144–460
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain
4. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain
8h 13m
€135–398
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain
5. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain
8h 18m
€169–352

Dover to Paderborn by train

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8h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 941.7 km
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Paderborn Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Bielefeld Brackwede train station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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