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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Paderborn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 148 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Düsseldorf to Paderborn:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Paderborn costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 24m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (2h 9m by train vs 2h 28m by car). Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Paderborn from Düsseldorf by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Paderborn is by taking a train 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 Düsseldorf to Paderborn:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Paderborn costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 24m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Paderborn as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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