There are 4 ways to get from Leipzig to Paderborn by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Paderborn Hbf51
3h 15m€60–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Kassel023 / ...
- Take the bus from Kassel to PaderbornN69 / ...
5h 50m€20–39Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Leipzig to Paderborn298.7 km
4h 14m€20Drive 297.6 km
- Drive from Leipzig to Paderborn297.6 km
3h 26m€43–61
Leipzig to Paderborn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Paderborn is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Paderborn is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €60 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Paderborn via Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Paderborn Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Leipzig and Paderborn is 376 km. The road distance is 297.6 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €60 - €120.
The train from Leipzig Hbf to Paderborn Hbf takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Leipzig to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.
Leipzig to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Paderborn is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Paderborn, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Paderborn Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Paderborn via Kassel in around 5h 50m.
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- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leipzig central train station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Kassel to Paderborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Leipzig to Paderborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Leipzig to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.
Leipzig to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Paderborn is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Leipzig to Paderborn.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leipzig and Paderborn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.