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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Paderborn is to rideshare which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Paderborn is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Paderborn?

The distance between Stuttgart and Paderborn is 486 km. The road distance is 397 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Stuttgart to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Paderborn train from?

Stuttgart to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Stuttgart to Paderborn train arrive?

Stuttgart to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Paderborn is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Stuttgart to Paderborn.

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

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Where can I stay near Paderborn?

There are 427+ hotels available in Paderborn.

Can I share a ride from Stuttgart to Paderborn?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stuttgart and Paderborn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Stuttgart to Paderborn - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Stuttgart to Paderborn by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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 Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe22 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn HbfRe
4h 42m
€68–145
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Paderborn396.5 km
4h 38m
€19–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof22 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to PaderbornN110
6h 58m
€45–95
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)STR - FMO
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
5h 23m
€148–370
Train via Heilbronn
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
2. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheIce
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn HbfRe
5h 55m
€99–172
Drive 397 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Paderborn397 km
4h 22m
€57–82
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)STR - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf
5h 56m
€135–256
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)FRA - HAJ
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn Hbf
5h 54m
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bremen Airport (BRE)STR - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
5h 53m
€147–441

Stuttgart to Paderborn by train

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Distance: 485.8 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 42m.

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