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There are 5 ways to get from Trier to Paderborn by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Koblenz

    best
    1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re1
    2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain train Re
    5h 31m
    €64–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Kasselbus bus N1335
    2. Take the bus from Kassel to Paderbornbus bus N69
    7h 35m
    €38–57

  3. Drive  342.7 km

    1. Drive from Trier to Paderborncar car 342.7 km
    3h 25m
    €62–89

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain train Re
    5h 40m
    €57–85

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train Re22
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 51
    6h 32m
    €62–97

Trier to Paderborn by train

Calendar190Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via Koblenz Hbf and Dortmund Hbf in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Paderborn via Kassel in around 7h 35m.

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