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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Paderborn is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Paderborn is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Paderborn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulm and arriving at Paderborn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Fulda Bahnhof and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Ulm to Paderborn?

The distance between Ulm and Paderborn is 569 km. The road distance is 459.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €80 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Ulm to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ulm to Paderborn train from?

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

Train or bus from Ulm to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Ulm to Paderborn is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €80 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Ulm to Paderborn bus arrive?

Ulm to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paderborn station.

Where does the Ulm to Paderborn train arrive?

Ulm to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Paderborn is 460 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Ulm to Paderborn.

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

Book your Ulm to Paderborn train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

There are 431+ hotels available in Paderborn.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Ulm 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
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 11
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
5h 46m
€80–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Paderbornbus N110
8h 30m
€40–60
Drive 459.8 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Paderborncar 459.8 km
4h 9m
€64–93
Train, fly to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)plane MUC - PAD
5h 48m
€163–431
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
5h 57m
€73–206
Train, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane MUC - HAJ
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 13m
Train, fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 11m
€146–338

Ulm to Paderborn by train

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Distance: 568.8 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via Fulda Bahnhof and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Paderborn once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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