There are 4 ways to get from Hesse to Paderborn by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
- Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
3h 25m€54–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kasselbus N1335
- Take the bus from Kassel to Paderbornbus N69
5h 56m€20–31Drive 219.2 km
- Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborncar 219.2 km
2h 26m€33–47Train via Kassel
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Hauptbahnhoftrain Re30
- Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
5h 14m€35–65
Hesse to Paderborn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hesse to Paderborn is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Hesse to Paderborn is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hesse station to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Paderborn via Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Hesse to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Konstablerwache and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Frankfurt and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Hesse and Paderborn is 298 km. The road distance is 219.2 km.
The best way to get from Hesse to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Hesse to Paderborn, including transfers.
Hesse to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.
Hesse to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Hesse to Paderborn is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Hesse, Germany and Paderborn, Germany?
You can take a train from Frankfurt Konstablerwache to Paderborn Hbf via Frankfurt and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Frankfurt Konstablerwache to Paderborn via Frankfurt, Frankfurt central train station, and Kassel in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kassel to Paderborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Hesse to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.
Hesse to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hesse to Paderborn is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Hesse to Paderborn.
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