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 €35 - €55 and takes 9h 35m.

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 5m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Paderborn via Frankfurt central train station and Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

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 Frankfurt and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Ulm to Paderborn?

The distance between Ulm and Paderborn is 569 km. The road distance is 459 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 30m and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 30m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Ulm to Paderborn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ulm to Paderborn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ulm to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Paderborn is 459 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m 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 425+ 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt11 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe22 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn HbfRe
5h 30m
€61–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Frankfurt central train stationN77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kassel
3. Take the bus from Kassel to PaderbornN69
9h 35m
€35–52
Drive 459 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Paderborn459 km
4h 5m
€66–95
Train, fly to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)MUC - PAD
5h 49m
€150–356
Train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe11 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn HbfRe
5h 31m
€84–151
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to PlochingenRe5 / ...
2. Take the train from Plochingen to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof18 / ...
3. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheIce
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn HbfRe
7h 37m
Train, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)MUC - HAJ
4. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn Hbf
7h 10m

Ulm to Paderborn by train

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5h 30mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 568.7 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via Frankfurt and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Paderborn via Frankfurt central train station and Kassel in around 9h 35m.

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