What is the cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Bad Ems?

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Bad Ems is to bus which costs €29 - €40 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paderborn to Bad Ems?

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Bad Ems is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Bad Ems?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Bad Ems. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Bad Ems Rathaus via Frankfurt central train station and Montabaur Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Bad Ems?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Bad Ems. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Bad Ems Westbahnhof via Duisburg Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Bad Ems?

The distance between Paderborn and Bad Ems is 330 km. The road distance is 217.2 km.

How do I travel from Paderborn to Bad Ems without a car?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Bad Ems without a car is to train via Duisburg which takes 4h 55m and costs €55 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Paderborn to Bad Ems?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Paderborn to Bad Ems, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Bad Ems bus from?

Paderborn to Bad Ems bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paderborn station.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Bad Ems train from?

Paderborn to Bad Ems train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Bad Ems?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Bad Ems is to train via Duisburg which takes 4h 55m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €40 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Paderborn to Bad Ems bus arrive?

Paderborn to Bad Ems bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Paderborn to Bad Ems train arrive?

Paderborn to Bad Ems train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Bad Ems?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Bad Ems is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Paderborn to Bad Ems.

Where can I stay near Bad Ems?

There are 1773+ hotels available in Bad Ems.

Paderborn to Bad Ems - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Paderborn to Bad Ems 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 via Duisburg
best
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N / ...
4h 55m
€59–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt central train stationbus N110
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Montabaurbus N884 / ...
7h 58m
€29–39
Drive 217.2 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Bad Emscar 217.2 km
3h 9m
€31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamm to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 42
6h 14m
€72–100
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paderborn, Westerntor to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhofbus R10
2. Take the train from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof to Marburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Bad Ems Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 39m

Paderborn to Bad Ems by train

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 329.5 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Bad Ems, Germany?

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Bad Ems Westbahnhof via Duisburg Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Bad Ems Rathaus via Frankfurt central train station and Montabaur Bf in around 7h 58m.

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