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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Paderborn is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Paderborn is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Paderborn?

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

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Paderborn?

The distance between Rotterdam and Paderborn is 362 km. The road distance is 353.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Paderborn without a car is to train via Duisburg which takes 4h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Rotterdam to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Paderborn train from?

Rotterdam to Paderborn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Paderborn is to train via Duisburg which takes 4h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Paderborn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Paderborn train arrive?

Rotterdam to Paderborn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Paderborn is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Rotterdam to Paderborn.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Paderborn train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

There are 448+ hotels available in Paderborn.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Paderborn by train, bus, 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 via Duisburg
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
4h 33m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Osnabrück central train stationbus N131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück central train station to Paderbornbus N110
7h 5m
€30–50
Drive 353.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Paderborncar 353.5 km
3h 27m
€64–93
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Paderborn Hbftrain
4h 37m
€168–446
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hammtrain 77
3. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
4h 57m
€45–203
Train via Hamm
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Hammtrain
3. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
6h 38m
€58–148
Train, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 18m

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

35Weekly Planes

49 minAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 362 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paderborn Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Paderborn via Osnabrück central train station in around 7h 5m.

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