There are 4 ways to get from Hesse to Paderborn by train, bus, or car
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Train via Frankfurt
best- Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
- Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
3h 13m€55–246Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Paderbornbus N110
5h 4m€20–36Drive 219.2 km
- Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborncar 219.2 km
2h 26m€31–45Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 13 / ...
- Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
3h 55m€50–236
Hesse to Paderborn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hesse to Paderborn is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Hesse to Paderborn is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €45.
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 . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
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 13m.
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 via Frankfurt which takes 3h 13m and costs €50 - €250.
It takes approximately 3h 13m 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 via Frankfurt which takes 3h 13m and costs €50 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 4m.
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 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Paderborn once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- 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
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
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 Paderborn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Hesse to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paderborn 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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