There are 5 ways to get from Paderborn to Aachen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or rideshare
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Train via Dortmund
best- Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
3h 47m€27–143Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Paderborn to Aachen243.3 km
2h 54m€12–15Bus
- Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Aachen station westN3204
6h 45m€32–48Drive 244.7 km
- Drive from Paderborn to Aachen244.7 km
2h 16m€35–51Train
- Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Köln Hbf51
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, HbfRe9 / ...
4h 3m€37–109
Paderborn to Aachen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Aachen is to rideshare which costs €12 - €15 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Aachen station west via Bielefeld Brackwede train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Paderborn and Aachen is 300 km. The road distance is 244.7 km.
The best way to get from Paderborn to Aachen without a car is to train via Dortmund which takes 3h 47m and costs €27 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Paderborn to Aachen, including transfers.
Paderborn to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train station.
Paderborn to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
The best way to get from Paderborn to Aachen is to train via Dortmund which takes 3h 47m and costs €27 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Aachen, Germany?
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Aachen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
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- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €50–75
- Comfort
- €60–80
- Premium
- €80–110
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €29–45
- Comfort
- €30–45
- Premium
- €45–65
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- konzern.oebb.at
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- https://konzern.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- 1st Class
- €12–18
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paderborn to Aachen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Paderborn to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.
Paderborn to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Aachen is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Paderborn to Aachen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paderborn and Aachen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.