How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Paderborn?

The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Paderborn start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £39. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Essen to Paderborn?

The average train journey time from Essen to Paderborn is 1h 49m, covering a distance of 77 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 26m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Essen to Paderborn route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Paderborn?

The earliest train from Essen to Paderborn departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 18:22.

Which is the best train operator from Essen to Paderborn?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Paderborn?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Paderborn?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Paderborn?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Essen to Paderborn from £24 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Essen to Paderborn on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:12	Essen Central Train Station	1h 58m	08:10	Paderborn Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	07:18	Essen Central Train Station	2h 22m	09:40	Paderborn Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	08:12	Essen Central Train Station	2h 28m	10:40	Paderborn Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	08:12	Essen Central Train Station	2h 28m	10:40	Paderborn Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	12:10	Essen Central Train Station	2h	14:10	Paderborn Hbf	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Paderborn

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Paderborn. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

6h 30mAverage duration

77 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£16 - £19	Average duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£26 - £50	Average duration1h 49m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Paderborn?

Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Paderborn

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Maspernplatz
Hathumarstraße (Autohof Monkeloh A33), 33098 Paderborn, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,501 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Paderborn by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Paderborn?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Paderborn start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £39. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Paderborn?
The average train journey time from Essen to Paderborn is 1h 49m, covering a distance of 77 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 26m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Paderborn route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Paderborn?
The earliest train from Essen to Paderborn departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 18:22.
Which is the best train operator from Essen to Paderborn?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Paderborn?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Paderborn?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Paderborn?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.