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Compare 3 ways to go from Paderborn to Cologne.

Average Price$26 - $57Average Duration7h 7m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$37 - $107Average Duration2h 51m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$11 - $22Average Duration1h 50m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Paderborn to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day
1h 50mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Paderborn to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$29
Average bus trip duration7h 7m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:20am
Distance95 miles (152 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Paderborn to Cologne Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Paderborn to Cologne, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Paderborn to Cologne was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paderborn to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $31 for a bus ticket from Paderborn to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-04-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Paderborn to Cologne.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Paderborn to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Paderborn to Cologne that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus from Paderborn to Cologne

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Train from Paderborn to Cologne

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