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How to get fromLille to Paderbornby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lille to Paderborn by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain train 10 / ...
    4. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain train Re
    5h 29m
    €96–263

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stopbus bus N71
    3. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Paderbornbus bus N69
    9h 50m
    €42–69

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus bus
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain train Re
    7h 41m
    €65–104

  4. Drive  454.4 km

    1. Drive from Lille to Paderborncar car 454.4 km
    4h 43m
    €73–105

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain train Re
    6h 18m
    €160–300

Lille to Paderborn by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Paderborn Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paderborn via Brussels South and Münster bus stop in around 9h 50m.

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