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

The cheapest way to get from France to Paderborn is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 12h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Paderborn is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between France and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Paderborn via Paris and Bielefeld Brackwede train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

Is there a direct train between France and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from France to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Paris Nord and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from France to Paderborn?

The distance between France and Paderborn is 755 km. The road distance is 653.8 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €200 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from France to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the France to Paderborn train from?

France to Paderborn train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from France to Paderborn?

The best way to get from France to Paderborn is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €200 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 12h 37m.

Where does the France to Paderborn bus arrive?

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

Where does the France to Paderborn train arrive?

France to Paderborn train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from France to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Paderborn is 654 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from France to Paderborn.

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

There are 449+ hotels available in Paderborn.

France to Paderborn - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from France to Paderborn by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dortmund Hbftrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
7h 40m
€202–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N71
12h 37m
€50–93
Drive 653.8 km
1. Drive from Paris to Paderborncar 653.8 km
6h 12m
€102–147
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane CDG - HAJ
2. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 57m
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbftrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
7h 43m
€201–358
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain 51
8h 15m
€193–353
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Paderborn Hbftrain
6h 41m
€138–309
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Paderborn Hbftrain
7h 12m
€88–290
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain
7h 35m
€131–336
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain
7h 47m
€175–440

France to Paderborn by subway and train

14Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 754.9 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between France and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a subway from Cité to Paderborn Hbf via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Dortmund Hbf in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Bielefeld Brackwede train station once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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