Trains tickets from Cologne to Paderborn

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Next departures to Paderborn

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Paderborn
    Destination location: Paderborn Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Paderborn
    Destination location: Maspernplatz
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Paderborn
    Destination location: Paderborn Hbf
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Paderborn
    Destination location: Paderborn Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Paderborn
    Destination location: Paderborn Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Regional-Express + InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Paderborn

Average PriceUS$20 - US$48Average Duration8h 25m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$8 - US$21Average Duration2h
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Paderborn

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Paderborn. The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just US$8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
2hAverage Duration
US$8Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Paderborn

  1. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Cologne to Paderborn?

    Trains travelling between Cologne and Paderborn leave from Hbf or Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Maspernplatz.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Paderborn, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cologne and Paderborn compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Cologne to Paderborn while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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Train from Paderborn to Cologne

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