There are 5 ways to get from Bielefeld to Paderborn by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Paderborn-Kasseler Tortrain Rb74
51 min€20–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bielefeld Hbf to Paderborn Nordbus Rb74
1h 33m€3–6Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bielefeld to Paderborn41.7 km
52 min€3Drive 43.3 km
- Drive from Bielefeld to Paderborncar 43.3 km
35 min€7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bielefeld to Paderborntaxi 43.3 km
35 min€100–130
Bielefeld to Paderborn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Paderborn is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Paderborn is to drive which takes 35 min and costs €6 - €9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Paderborn Nord. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Paderborn-Kasseler Tor. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Bielefeld and Paderborn is 43 km. The road distance is 43.3 km.
The best way to get from Bielefeld to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs €20 - €70.
The train from Bielefeld Hbf to Paderborn-Kasseler Tor takes 51 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Bielefeld to Paderborn bus services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Paderborn train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bielefeld to Paderborn is to train which takes 51 min and costs €20 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €6 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Bielefeld, Germany and Paderborn, Germany?
NordWestBahn operates a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Paderborn-Kasseler Tor hourly. Tickets cost €20–70 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, NordWestBahn operates a bus from Bielefeld Hbf to Paderborn Nord twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 33m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- [email protected]
- Website
- NordWestBahn
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Paderborn-Kasseler Tor
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–70
- Website
- NordWestBahn
- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- [email protected]
- Website
- NordWestBahn
Bus from Bielefeld Hbf to Paderborn Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- NordWestBahn
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Bielefeld to Paderborn
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Bielefeld to Paderborn bus services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Paderborn Nord station.
Bielefeld to Paderborn train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Paderborn-Kasseler Tor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Paderborn is 43 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Bielefeld to Paderborn.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bielefeld and Paderborn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.