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How to get fromPaderborn Hbf to Cologneby train, car or rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Paderborn Hbf to Cologne by train, car, or rideshare

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  1. Train via Hamm

    best
    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hamm to Köln Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2h 26m
    €33–85
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Paderborn to Colognerideshare rideshare 179.8 km
    2h 28m
    €5–15
  3. Drive 179.3 km

    1. Drive from Paderborn Hbf to Colognecar car 179.3 km
    1h 44m
    €26–37
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 51
    2h 33m
    €30–60
  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
    3h 2m
    €41–70

Paderborn Hbf to Cologne by train

Calendar164Weekly Trains
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Paderborn Hbf, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Köln Hbf via Hamm(Westf)Hbf and Hamm in around 2h 26m.

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