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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to France is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to France is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €130 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and France?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to France. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Cité via Dortmund Hbf and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Paderborn to France?

The distance between Paderborn and France is 755 km. The road distance is 654.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to France without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €110 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Paderborn to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Paderborn to France?

The best way to get from Paderborn to France is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Paderborn to France train arrive?

Paderborn to France train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to France is 654 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Paderborn to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22946+ hotels available in France.

Paderborn to France - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Paderborn to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
7h 13m
€111–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Parisbus N71
11h 36m
€44–76
Drive 654.4 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Pariscar 654.4 km
6h 17m
€99–143
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
6h 6m
€134–276
Train via Châtelet / Coutellerie
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
7h 23m
€111–272
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Langenhagen Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane HAJ - CDG
6h 31m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
7h 4m
€113–301
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane FRA - NCE
7h 16m
€133–351
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
7h 15m
€151–384

Paderborn to France by train and subway

14Weekly Services

7h 13mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 754.9 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and France?

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Cité via Dortmund Hbf, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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