How far is Cologne from Paderborn?

Cologne and Paderborn are 95 miles (153 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Paderborn?

Most of the buses traveling from Cologne to Paderborn leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Maspernplatz. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Cologne to Paderborn from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Paderborn on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		3:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 30m	12:15am	Maspernplatz	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:16pm	Hbf	7h 59m	12:15am	Maspernplatz	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:39 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Paderborn

We recommend carpooling

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 $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

95 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $55	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $88	Average Duration2h 26m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $21	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Paderborn?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Paderborn

A - Maspernplatz

B - Paderborn Hauptbahnhof

C - Borchener Str

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Paderborn by bus

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Paderborn was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $33

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 $33 to $33 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 $33 which is on 2025-11-21.