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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Paderborn is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Paderborn is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Paderborn via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3, Antwerp and Bielefeld Brackwede train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Bruges to Paderborn?

The distance between Bruges and Paderborn is 510 km. The road distance is 419.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Paderborn without a car is to train via Hamm which takes 6h 29m and costs €90 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Bruges to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bruges to Paderborn train from?

Bruges to Paderborn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Bruges to Paderborn is to train via Hamm which takes 6h 29m and costs €90 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Bruges to Paderborn bus arrive?

Bruges to Paderborn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Bruges to Paderborn train arrive?

Bruges to Paderborn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Paderborn is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Bruges to Paderborn.

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

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Bruges to Paderborn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Bruges to Paderborn by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or ferry

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Train via Hamm
best
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
6h 29m
€91–420
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N1328
9h 10m
€39–65
Drive 419.3 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Paderborncar 419.3 km
4h 32m
€65–94
Train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
3. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
7h 2m
€92–295
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Brugge 't Zand perron A to Breskens Veerhavenbus 42
2. Take the ferry from Breskens, Veerhaven to Vlissingen, Westerhavenwegferry Wsf
3. Take the train from Vlissingen to Deventertrain
4. Take the train from Deventer to Enschedetrain
5. Take the train from Enschede to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
6. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
11h 22m
€67–158

Bruges to Paderborn by train

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Distance: 509.5 km
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Bruges to Paderborn Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Paderborn via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3, Berchem Station perron 24, Antwerp, and Bielefeld Brackwede train station in around 9h 10m.

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