Trains tickets from Paderborn to Essen

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Compare 2 ways to go from Paderborn to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$18 - $18Average Duration4h 41m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$39 - $80Average Duration2h 20m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Paderborn to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
2h 20mAverage Duration
$39Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Paderborn to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$61
Average train trip duration2h 20m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure6:51am
Distance77 miles (123 km)
Latest train departure8:11pm

Frequently asked questions for your trip Paderborn - Essen

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 Essen 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 Essen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Paderborn and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Essen to Paderborn

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