Trains tickets from Paderborn to Cologne

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Next departures to Cologne

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Paderborn
    Departure location: Maspernplatz
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Paderborn
    Departure location: Paderborn Hbf
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Paderborn
    Departure location: Paderborn Hbf
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Paderborn
    Departure location: Paderborn Hbf
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Paderborn
    Departure location: Paderborn Hbf
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + InterCity
    Regional-Express + InterCity
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Paderborn to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$24 - $61Average Duration6h 25m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$19 - $140Average Duration2h 36m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$11 - $22Average Duration1h 50m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Paderborn to Cologne

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

5carpool per day
1h 50mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Paderborn to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$52
Average train trip duration2h 36m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure6:12am
Distance94 miles (151 km)
Latest train departure8:53pm

Paderborn to Cologne Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Paderborn to Cologne is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Paderborn and Cologne compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Paderborn to Cologne, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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