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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Paderborn is to rideshare which costs €27 - €33 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Paderborn is to car train and drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €120 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Paderborn via Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Paderborn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf and arriving at Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Munich to Paderborn?

The distance between Munich and Paderborn is 559 km. The road distance is 539 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €45 - €150.

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

The train from München Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Munich to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Paderborn train from?

Munich to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Munich to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Munich to Paderborn is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €360 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Munich to Paderborn bus arrive?

Munich to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Munich to Paderborn train arrive?

Munich to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Munich to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Paderborn is 539 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Munich to Paderborn.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

There are 103+ hotels available in Paderborn.

Can I share a ride from Munich to Paderborn?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Munich and Paderborn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Munich to Paderborn - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Munich to Paderborn by train, bus, night train, car train, car, rideshare, or plane

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 München Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain 41
4h 20m
€45–150
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Munich to Paderbornrideshare 543.9 km
5h 43m
€27–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Kasselbus N73
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Paderbornbus N69 / ...
8h 50m
€38–76
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
7h 29m
€64–297
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Paderborncar
4h 13m
€129–169
Drive 539 km
1. Drive from Munich to Paderborncar 539 km
4h 55m
€76–110
Fly to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)plane MUC - PAD
4h 21m
€150–353
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane MUC - HAJ
2. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 46m
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 45m
€133–250
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Paderborn Hbftrain
5h 45m
€115–261
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain
5h 46m
€114–313
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain
6h 27m
€117–263
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane MUC - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 1m
€152–361

Munich to Paderborn by train

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Distance: 558.9 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof once a week. Tickets cost €45–150 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Munich central bus station to Paderborn via Kassel in around 8h 50m.

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