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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Paderborn is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Paderborn is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Paderborn?

The distance between Nijmegen and Paderborn is 277 km. The road distance is 243.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Nijmegen to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Paderborn train from?

Nijmegen to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Paderborn is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Paderborn train arrive?

Nijmegen to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Paderborn is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Nijmegen to Paderborn.

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

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Where can I stay near Paderborn?

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Nijmegen to Paderborn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nijmegen to Paderborn by train, bus, or car

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 Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg Hbf78 / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
3h 59m
€45–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to PaderbornN69
6h 2m
€23–40
Drive 243.1 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Paderborn243.1 km
2h 31m
€44–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Emmerich Bahnhof
2. Take the train from Emmerich to Duisburg HbfRe
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
5h 1m
€37–73

Nijmegen to Paderborn by train

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3h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.4 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Nijmegen to Paderborn Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Paderborn once daily. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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