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How to get fromAachen to Paderbornby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Paderborn by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train Trn / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain train 10 / ...
    3. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain train Re
    3h 13m
    €47–221

  2. Drive 243.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aachen to Paderborncar car 243.3 km
    2h 18m
    €35–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Münster-Mittebus bus Mykolayiv
    2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Paderbornbus bus N69
    5h 49m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain train Re
    3h 39m
    €54–239

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hamm to Sk-Scharmede, Bahnhoftrain train Rb89
    4h 24m
    €60–203

Aachen to Paderborn by train

Calendar187Weekly Trains
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Paderborn Hbf via Köln Hbf and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Paderborn via Münster-Mitte and Münster bus stop in around 5h 49m.

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