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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Osnabrück central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Duisburg Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Rotterdam?

The distance between Paderborn and Rotterdam is 371 km. The road distance is 352.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Paderborn to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Paderborn to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Paderborn to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Paderborn to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Osnabrück central train station.

Where does the Paderborn to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paderborn to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Rotterdam is 352 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Paderborn to Rotterdam.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Paderborn to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Paderborn to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, car, 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 Duisburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
5h 14m
€63–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Osnabrück central train stationbus N110
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N131 / ...
7h 5m
€32–68
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 16m
€55–319
Drive 352.4 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Rotterdamcar 352.4 km
3h 29m
€62–89
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 22m
€63–79
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 37m
€142–384
Train to Hannover Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Langenhagen Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 47m

Paderborn to Rotterdam by train

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 371.2 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Duisburg Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Rotterdam Central Station via Osnabrück central train station in around 7h 5m.

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