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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Paderborn is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Paderborn is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Paderborn via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Metz to Paderborn?

The distance between Metz and Paderborn is 666 km. The road distance is 428 km.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs €110 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Metz to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Metz to Paderborn train from?

Metz to Paderborn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.

Train or bus from Metz to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Metz to Paderborn is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Metz to Paderborn bus arrive?

Metz to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Metz to Paderborn train arrive?

Metz to Paderborn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Metz to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Paderborn is 428 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Metz to Paderborn.

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

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

Book your Metz to Paderborn bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

There are 449+ hotels available in Paderborn.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Metz to Paderborn by train (TGV), bus, car, or 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 Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
8h 6m
€117–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metz to Frankfurt central train stationbus N235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Paderbornbus N110
8h 45m
€34–62
Drive 428 km
1. Drive from Metz to Paderborncar 428 km
4h 25m
€66–95
Train via Mechernich
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kall Bftrain
4. Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
6. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
9h 12m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Metz to Marburg central train stationbus
2. Take the train from Marburg Hauptbahnhof to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the bus from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof to Paderborn, Westerntorbus R10
11h 16m

Metz to Paderborn by train

68Weekly Trains

8h 6mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Metz to Paderborn.

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Distance: 666.2 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Paderborn Hbf via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Paderborn via Frankfurt central train station in around 8h 45m.

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