There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Paderborn by train (Eurostar), 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 via Cologne
best- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
6h 51m€98–261Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerp to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N1328
11h 22m€38–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Dortmund - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
9h 39m€60–124Drive 447.4 km
- Drive from Ostend to Paderborncar 447.4 km
4h 35m€69–99Train
- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
7h 9m€148–276
Ostend to Paderborn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Paderborn is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Paderborn is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Paderborn via Bruges, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3, Antwerp and Bielefeld Brackwede train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Ostend and Paderborn is 531 km. The road distance is 447.4 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Paderborn without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 51m and costs €95 - €270.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Ostend to Paderborn, including transfers.
Ostend to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Ostend to Paderborn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to Paderborn is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 51m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 22m.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Paderborn, Germany?
You can take a train from Ostende to Paderborn Hbf via Bruxelles-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, and Dortmund Hbf in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Paderborn via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3, Berchem Station perron 24, Antwerp, and Bielefeld Brackwede train station in around 11h 22m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Ostende to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Dortmund - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp to Bielefeld Brackwede train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ostend to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Ostend to Paderborn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Paderborn is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Ostend to Paderborn.
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