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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Gelsenkirchen to Paderborn. Traveling by bus from Gelsenkirchen to Paderborn usually takes around 2 hours and 10 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 73 mi (118 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $12.09 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Gelsenkirchen to Paderborn?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Gelsenkirchen to Paderborn. FlixBus is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 1 | 2h 11m | $12.09 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 1 trips from Gelsenkirchen to Paderborn, and usually makes the trip in about 2 hours and 11 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 118 kilometers from Gelsenkirchen to Paderborn. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Gelsenkirchen to Paderborn. It leaves the station in Gelsenkirchen at 10:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Gelsenkirchen to Paderborn. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Gelsenkirchen to Paderborn; ticket prices start at $26.30.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Gelsenkirchen?
Main departure station: Bleckstraße
Most buses depart from the main station in Gelsenkirchen.
All bus stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Bleckstraße
Where does the bus arrive in Paderborn?
Main arrival station: Maspernplatz
All buses from Gelsenkirchen arrive at one main station in Paderborn.
Bus stations in Paderborn:
Maspernplatz
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