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Busbud recommends taking the train from Essen to PaderbornAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Paderborn. The journey takes about 1 hour 49 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Essen to Paderborn: Trip Overview
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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.
Essen to Paderborn Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Paderborn was searched and found on Jun 27, 2025 with a price of $13To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Paderborn, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $13 to $13 for a bus ticket from Essen to Paderborn based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-06-27.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Essen to Paderborn but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Paderborn will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Essen to Paderborn while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
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!
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