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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Paderborn is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Paderborn is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Paderborn via Antwerp and Bielefeld Brackwede train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Ghent to Paderborn?

The distance between Ghent and Paderborn is 469 km. The road distance is 388.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €85 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Ghent to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Paderborn train from?

Ghent to Paderborn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Ghent to Paderborn is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €85 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Ghent to Paderborn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ghent to Paderborn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ghent to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Paderborn is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Ghent to Paderborn.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre 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
5h 17m
€85–366
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Antwerpbus FlixBus N1142 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N1328
8h 35m
€37–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Dortmund - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
8h 25m
€50–143
Drive 388.4 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Paderborncar 388.4 km
4h 6m
€60–87
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
6h 22m
€87–393

Ghent to Paderborn by train

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Distance: 469.5 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Paderborn Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Paderborn via Antwerp and Bielefeld Brackwede train station in around 8h 35m.

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