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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Paderborn is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Paderborn is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Heilbronn station to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn central train station and arriving at Paderborn via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hbf and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Würzburg Hbf and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Paderborn?

The distance between Heilbronn and Paderborn is 414 km. The road distance is 362.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Heilbronn to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Paderborn bus from?

Heilbronn to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heilbronn central train station.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Paderborn train from?

Heilbronn to Paderborn train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Heilbronn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Paderborn is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Paderborn bus arrive?

Heilbronn to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Heilbronn to Paderborn train arrive?

Heilbronn to Paderborn train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Wuerzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Paderborn is 362 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Heilbronn to Paderborn.

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

Book your Heilbronn to Paderborn train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Heilbronn to Paderborn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

There are 413+ hotels available in Paderborn.

Heilbronn to Paderborn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and night train

There are 4 ways to get from Heilbronn to Paderborn by train, bus, car, or night 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 Heilbronn Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
5h 11m
€56–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Frankfurt Airportbus N228 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Paderbornbus N110
7h 5m
€26–46
Drive 362.5 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Paderborncar 362.5 km
3h 38m
€52–75
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
6h 35m
€57–172

Heilbronn to Paderborn by train

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Distance: 413.5 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Heilbronn, Germany and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hbf to Paderborn Hbf via Wuerzburg Hbf, Würzburg Hbf, and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Paderborn via Frankfurt Airport in around 7h 5m.

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