There are 5 ways to get from Schmallenberg to Paderborn by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Dortmund
best- Take the bus from Schmallenberg, Habbel to Meschede, Bahnhofbus S90
- Take the train from Meschede, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
4h 15m€42–118Drive 86.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Schmallenberg to Paderborncar 86.3 km
1h 13m€13–19Bus, train
- Take the bus from Schmallenberg, Habbel to Meschede, Bahnhofbus S90
- Take the train from Meschede, Bahnhof to War-Scherfede, Bahnhoftrain
- Take the bus from War-Scherfede, Bahnhof to Paderborn, Rosentorbus S80 / ...
4h 19mTrain
- Take the train from Lennestadt-Altenhundem Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re34
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
4h 44m€36–119Bus
- Take the bus from Schmallenberg, Habbel to Niedersfeld, Steinkampbus S40
- Take the bus from Niedersfeld, Steinkamp to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhofbus S30
- Take the bus from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof to Paderborn, Westerntorbus R10
4h 50m
Schmallenberg to Paderborn by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schmallenberg to Paderborn is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Schmallenberg to Paderborn is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Schmallenberg to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Schmallenberg, Habbel and arriving at Paderborn, Westerntor via Niedersfeld, Steinkamp and Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Schmallenberg to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Lennestadt-Altenhundem Bf and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Schmallenberg and Paderborn is 223 km. The road distance is 86.3 km.
The best way to get from Schmallenberg to Paderborn without a car is to bus and train via Dortmund which takes 4h 15m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Schmallenberg to Paderborn, including transfers.
Schmallenberg to Paderborn bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Ruhr-Lippe GmbH, depart from Schmallenberg, Habbel station.
Schmallenberg to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Lennestadt-Altenhundem Bf station.
The best way to get from Schmallenberg to Paderborn is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Schmallenberg, Germany and Paderborn, Germany?
You can take a bus from Schmallenberg, Habbel to Paderborn Hbf via Altenhundem ZOB, Lennestadt-Altenhundem Bf, and Dortmund Hbf in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schmallenberg, Habbel to Paderborn, Westerntor via Niedersfeld, Steinkamp and Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Meschede, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Meschede, Bahnhof to War-Scherfede, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Lennestadt-Altenhundem Bf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49-25128741110
- Website
- WB Westfalen Bus GmbH
Bus from Schmallenberg, Habbel to Meschede, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- WB Westfalen Bus GmbH
Bus from Schmallenberg, Habbel to Meschede, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- WB Westfalen Bus GmbH
- Phone
- 0251 6270-0
- Website
- westfalenfahrplan.de
Bus from War-Scherfede, Bahnhof to Paderborn, Rosentor
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- westfalenfahrplan.de
- Phone
- 0 800 3 / 50 40 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Regionalverkehr Ruhr-Lippe GmbH
Bus from Schmallenberg, Habbel to Niedersfeld, Steinkamp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Regionalverkehr Ruhr-Lippe GmbH
Bus from Niedersfeld, Steinkamp to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Regionalverkehr Ruhr-Lippe GmbH
- Phone
- 01806 607085
- Website
- bahn.de
Bus from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof to Paderborn, Westerntor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- DB Ostwestfalen-Lippe-Bus
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Schmallenberg to Paderborn bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Ruhr-Lippe GmbH, arrive at Niedersfeld, Steinkamp station.
Schmallenberg to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schmallenberg to Paderborn is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Schmallenberg to Paderborn.
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