There are 4 ways to get from Paderborn to Hesse by train, bus, or car
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Train via Frankfurt
best- Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2h 59m€55–244Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt central train stationbus N110
3h 54m€22–35Drive 215.7 km
- Drive from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Maincar 215.7 km
2h 31m€31–44Train
- Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt (Main) Südtrain 13 / ...
3h 42m€50–235
Paderborn to Hesse by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Hesse is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Hesse is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Hesse station. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Frankfurt central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Hesse. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Frankfurt via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Paderborn and Hesse is 298 km. The road distance is 215.7 km.
The best way to get from Paderborn to Hesse without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 59m and costs €55 - €250.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Paderborn to Hesse, including transfers.
Paderborn to Hesse bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paderborn station.
Paderborn to Hesse train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
The best way to get from Paderborn to Hesse is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 59m and costs €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Hesse, Germany?
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Frankfurt via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Frankfurt in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt (Main) Süd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt (Main) Süd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt (Main) Süd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Paderborn to Hesse bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Paderborn to Hesse train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Hesse is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Paderborn to Hesse.
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