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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Paderborn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £59, while a train costs an average of £98.
Distance: 321 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£98 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Paderborn:
A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Paderborn costing on average £98.
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 17m.
Tickets start at around £98 compared to roughly £53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£44. The journey takes 4h 49m versus 4h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Paderborn from Brussels by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Brussels to Paderborn is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Paderborn are Bielefeld, Hanover, Dortmund, Münster and Kassel. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Paderborn on Omio.
Bielefeld is a green Westphalian city known for Sparrenburg Castle, its university and the nearby Teutoburg Forest. The centre feels practical and lived-in, with an Altstadt, museums and parks shaping its character.
Hanover is known for major trade fairs, elegant gardens and a relaxed, green cityscape. The Herrenhausen Gardens, Maschsee and a polished centre give it a calm character with culture close at hand.
Dortmund is a Ruhr city known for football, brewing heritage and its industrial roots. Former worksites, parks and modern cultural venues give it a practical, lively character.
Münster is a historic university city known for its cycling culture, rebuilt old town and links to the Peace of Westphalia. Gothic churches, Prinzipalmarkt and a strong student presence give it a lively but relaxed feel.
Kassel is known for documenta and the vast Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, which give the city an artistic and green character. With Brothers Grimm connections and broad parkland, it feels thoughtful, spacious and culturally focused.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Paderborn:
A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Paderborn costing on average £98.
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 17m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Paderborn as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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