What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Paderborn?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Paderborn is to bus which costs €50 - €70 and takes 10h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Paderborn?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Paderborn is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Paderborn via Frankfurt central train station and Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Paderborn?

The distance between Basel and Paderborn is 627 km. The road distance is 542.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Paderborn without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €110 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Basel to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Paderborn bus from?

Basel to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Paderborn train from?

Basel to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Basel to Paderborn is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €110 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Paderborn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Paderborn train arrive?

Basel to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Basel to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Paderborn is 543 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Basel to Paderborn.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Paderborn?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Paderborn?

Book your Basel to Paderborn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

There are 474+ hotels available in Paderborn.

Basel to Paderborn - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Paderborn by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
6h 6m
€112–444
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kasselbus
3. Take the bus from Kassel to Paderbornbus N69
10h 40m
€54–69
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Goettingennighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb85
9h 13m
€86–287
Drive 542.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Paderborncar 542.9 km
4h 58m
€96–138
Fly Basel to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane BSL - HAJ
2. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 12m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 36m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Paderborn Hbftrain
7h 38m
€141–443
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain
7h 6m
€163–519
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain
4. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain
7h 39m
€140–431

Basel to Paderborn by train

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6h 6mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Paderborn.

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Distance: 627.3 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Paderborn via Frankfurt central train station and Kassel in around 10h 40m.

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