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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
    6h 4m
    €89–279

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lille to Arnhem Central Stationbus bus N367
    2. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Paderbornbus bus N69
    10h
    €49–73

  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 Kamen to Paderborn Hbftrain train Re
    8h 29m

  4. Drive  454.4 km

    1. Drive from Lille to Paderborncar car 454.4 km
    4h 43m
    €73–106

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Hammtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain train Re
    9h 56m
    €73–146

Lille to Paderborn by train

Calendar88Weekly Trains
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Paderborn via Arnhem Central Station in around 10h.

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