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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Paderborn is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Paderborn is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Paderborn via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Kiel to Paderborn?

The distance between Kiel and Paderborn is 401 km. The road distance is 368 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Kiel to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Paderborn train from?

Kiel to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Kiel to Paderborn is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Kiel to Paderborn bus arrive?

Kiel to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Paderborn train arrive?

Kiel to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Paderborn is 368 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Kiel to Paderborn.

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

Book your Kiel to Paderborn train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

There are 415+ hotels available in Paderborn.

Kiel to Paderborn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car train

There are 5 ways to get from Kiel to Paderborn by train, bus, car, or car 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 Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5
6h 4m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Paderbornbus N110
7h 25m
€34–55
Drive 368 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Paderborncar 368 km
3h 35m
€52–75
Train via Buchholz in der Nordheide
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Buchholz(Nordheide) to Langenhagen Mittetrain Rb
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Bahnhof Mitte to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5
7h 15m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Paderborncar
3h 35m
€119–153

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kiel to Paderborn.

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Distance: 400.9 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Paderborn via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 7h 25m.

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