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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Paderborn is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to Paderborn is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Thun and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Basel SBB and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Thun to Paderborn?

The distance between Thun and Paderborn is 758 km. The road distance is 657.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €65 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Thun to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Paderborn train from?

Thun to Paderborn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Thun station.

Train or bus from Thun to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Thun to Paderborn is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 26m.

Where does the Thun to Paderborn train arrive?

Thun to Paderborn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Thun to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Paderborn is 658 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Thun to Paderborn.

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

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Where can I stay near Paderborn?

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Thun to Paderborn - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Thun to Paderborn by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 Thun to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe12 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn HbfRe
8h 34m
€70–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Karlsruhe central train station122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to PaderbornN110
13h 26m
€61–112
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to GoettingenNj
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Paderborn Hbf
11h 34m
€96–382
Drive 657.8 km
1. Drive from Thun to Paderborn657.8 km
6h 12m
€115–166
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn Hbf
7h 54m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Paderborn Hbf
7h 50m
€138–316
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Hamm(Westf)Hbf
4. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
7h 51m
€141–365
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf
7h 59m
€168–353
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf
9h 16m
€179–457

Thun to Paderborn by train

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8h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 758.3 km
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Thun, Switzerland and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Thun to Paderborn Hbf via Basel SBB and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thun to Paderborn via Bern, Bern, Hauptbahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, and Karlsruhe central train station in around 13h 26m.

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