What is the cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Erlangen?

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Erlangen is to rideshare which costs €17 - €21 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paderborn to Erlangen?

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Erlangen is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Erlangen station. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Erlangen train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Erlangen via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Erlangen?

The distance between Paderborn and Erlangen is 412 km. The road distance is 362.7 km.

How do I travel from Paderborn to Erlangen without a car?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Paderborn to Erlangen?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Paderborn to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Erlangen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Erlangen train from?

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

Train or bus from Paderborn to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Erlangen is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Paderborn to Erlangen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paderborn to Erlangen train arrive?

Paderborn to Erlangen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Erlangen is 363 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Paderborn to Erlangen.

How do I get a train ticket from Paderborn to Erlangen?

Book your Paderborn to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Paderborn to Erlangen?

Book your Paderborn to Erlangen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Erlangen.

Can I share a ride from Paderborn to Erlangen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paderborn and Erlangen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Paderborn to Erlangen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Paderborn to Erlangen by train, bus, night train, car, or rideshare

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
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25
4h 12m
€55–143
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paderborn to Erlangenrideshare 360.9 km
3h 58m
€17–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt central train stationbus N110
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erlangen train stationbus N84 / ...
7h 40m
€32–49
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 12m
€61–306
Drive 362.7 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Erlangencar 362.7 km
3h 15m
€50–73

Paderborn to Erlangen by train

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 412.2 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Erlangen, Germany?

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Erlangen via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Erlangen train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 7h 40m.

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