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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Heilbronn is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Heilbronn station. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Heilbronn central train station via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Heilbronn Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Wuerzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Heilbronn?

The distance between Paderborn and Heilbronn is 413 km. The road distance is 363.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Paderborn to Heilbronn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Heilbronn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Heilbronn train from?

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

Train or bus from Paderborn to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Heilbronn is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Paderborn to Heilbronn bus arrive?

Paderborn to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Paderborn to Heilbronn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paderborn to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Heilbronn is 364 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Paderborn to Heilbronn.

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

Book your Paderborn to Heilbronn train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

There are 719+ hotels available in Heilbronn.

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

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

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 Würzburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain Re
5h 7m
€64–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt Airportbus N110
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Heilbronn central train stationbus N965 / ...
7h 25m
€32–51
Drive 363.6 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Heilbronncar 363.6 km
3h 38m
€51–74
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain Re
6h 38m
€67–334
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paderborn to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Heilbronncar
4h 15m
€133–176

Paderborn to Heilbronn by train

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5h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 413.5 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Wuerzburg Hbf in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Heilbronn central train station via Frankfurt Airport in around 7h 25m.

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