Bus Tickets from Cologne to Paderborn

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Next departures for Cologne to Paderborn on October 4
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Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
MaspernplatzCheapestFastest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
MaspernplatzNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Paderborn.

Bus
Average Price$26 - $31Average Duration8h 25m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$28 - $80Average Duration2h 26m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$11 - $20Average Duration1h 50m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Paderborn

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Paderborn. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
1h 50mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Paderborn: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$26
Average bus trip duration8h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:45pm
Distance92 miles (147 km)
Latest bus departure11:35pm

Cologne to Paderborn Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Paderborn was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of $28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Paderborn, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $28 to $41 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Paderborn based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-10-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cologne and Paderborn!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cologne to Paderborn.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cologne to Paderborn that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cologne to Paderborn while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Paderborn to Cologne

You can also go to Paderborn by train

Train from Cologne to Paderborn

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