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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Paderborn-Kasseler Tortrain train Rb74
    3h 46m
    €65–247

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Kasselbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kassel to Paderbornbus bus N69
    6h 5m
    €22–39

  3. Drive  255.1 km

    1. Drive from Magdeburg to Paderborncar car 255.1 km
    2h 54m
    €37–53

  4. Train via Hanover

    1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S5
    4h 2m

  5. Train via Goslar

    1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Goslartrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Goslar, Bahnhof to Kreiensentrain train
    3. Take the train from Kreiensen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    5h 41m
    €81–236

Magdeburg to Paderborn by train

Calendar181Weekly Trains
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Paderborn-Kasseler Tor via Bielefeld Hbf in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magdeburg to Paderborn via Kassel in around 6h 5m.

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