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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Maspernplatz | HBF | Cheapest | |||||
 | Paderborn Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | Fastest | |||||
| Paderborn Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Paderborn Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Paderborn Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Paderborn to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Paderborn and Essen?
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Paderborn to Essen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Paderborn to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Paderborn to Essen start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Paderborn to Essen?
The average train journey time from Paderborn to Essen is 1h 33m, covering a distance of 77 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 28m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Paderborn to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Paderborn to Essen?
The earliest train from Paderborn to Essen departs at 13:16. And the latest train departs at 13:16.
Which is the best train operator from Paderborn to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Paderborn to Essen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Paderborn to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Paderborn to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Paderborn to Essen was searched and found on 13 Apr 2026 with a price of £21To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Paderborn to Essen as early as possible.
