Find coaches from Essen to Paderborn

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Next departures from Essen to Paderborn on 30 September
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Paderborn

Bus
Average priceUS$19 - US$27Average duration7h 30m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$25 - US$50Average duration1h 58m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Essen to Paderborn

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Paderborn. The journey takes about 1 hour 58 minutes and with fares starting at just US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
1h 58mAverage duration
US$25Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Paderborn: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$25
Average bus trip duration7h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure16:15
Distance77 miles
Latest bus departure17:45

Essen to Paderborn Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Paderborn

  1. What's the distance between Essen and Paderborn by coach?

    The journey from Essen to Paderborn by coach covers an approximate distance of 78 miles (125 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Essen to Paderborn without a car?

    The best way to go from Essen to Paderborn without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Paderborn was searched and found on 28 Sept 2025 with a price of US$15

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Essen to Paderborn, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Paderborn will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Paderborn?

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