There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Paderborn by train, rideshare, or car
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Essen to Paderborn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Paderborn is to rideshare which costs €6 - €11 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Paderborn is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €19 - €28.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Paderborn Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Essen and Paderborn is 142 km. The road distance is 135.1 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €24 - €40.
The train from Essen Hbf to Paderborn Hbf takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.
Essen to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Paderborn is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Essen to Paderborn.
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What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Paderborn, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Paderborn Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.
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- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Essen to Paderborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen and Paderborn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.