There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Paderborn by train (Eurostar), 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- Take the train from Ostende to Liège-GuilleminsIc
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen HbfIce / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
7h 16m€52–242Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Dortmund central bus stationN1360b
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
11h 15m€42–98Bus
- Take the bus from Bruges to Antwerp814 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerp to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationN1328
10h 55m€48–78Drive 447.7 km
- Drive from Ostend to Paderborn447.7 km
4h 34m€70–100Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Ostende to Liège-GuilleminsIc
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf10 / ...
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
7h 19m€76–182
Ostend to Paderborn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Paderborn is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Paderborn is to drive which takes 4h 34m 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, Antwerp and Bielefeld Brackwede train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Liege-Guillemins, Aachen Hbf and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Ostend and Paderborn is 539 km. The road distance is 447.7 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €50 - €250.
It takes approximately 7h 16m 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 which takes 7h 16m and costs €50 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Paderborn, Germany?
You can take a train from Ostende to Paderborn Hbf via Liege-Guillemins, Aachen Hbf, and Dortmund Hbf in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Paderborn via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Antwerp, and Bielefeld Brackwede train station in around 10h 55m.
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ostende to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- 1st Class
- €30–45
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €45–65
- Comfort
- €50–75
- Premium
- €75–100
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp to Bielefeld Brackwede train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ostend to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp station.
Ostend to Paderborn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Paderborn is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Ostend to Paderborn.
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