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

The cheapest way to get from Hesse to Paderborn is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hesse to Paderborn is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Hesse and Paderborn?

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 41m.

How far is it from Hesse to Paderborn?

The distance between Hesse and Paderborn is 298 km. The road distance is 216 km.

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

The best way to get from Hesse to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Hesse to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hesse to Paderborn train from?

Hesse to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Hesse to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Hesse to Paderborn is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Hesse to Paderborn train arrive?

Hesse to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Hesse to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Hesse to Paderborn is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Hesse to Paderborn.

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

There are 429+ hotels available in Paderborn.

Hesse to Paderborn - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Hesse to Paderborn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
3h 41m
€37–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Paderbornbus N110
5h 4m
€26–38
Drive 216 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborncar 216 km
2h 29m
€31–45

Hesse to Paderborn by train

125Weekly Trains

3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 298.2 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Paderborn once daily. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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