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Trip Summary
You can pick from 118 daily train trips between Paderborn and Soltau. The average train journey from Paderborn to Soltau takes 5 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 3 hours and 31 minutes.
| Distance | 99 mi (159 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 0m |
| Lowest price | €29.66 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Paderborn to Soltau?
There are 3 train lines with service from Paderborn to Soltau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 99 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 5 | 3h 40m | €42.43 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 14 | 3h 46m | €39.63 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 99 | 4h 52m | €46.58 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Paderborn to Soltau start from €30, and on average cost . Daily there are 99 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Soltau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Paderborn leaves from Sennelager and 2 other stations. And in Soltau trains arrive at Wolterdingen(Han) and 2 other train stations.
From Paderborn to Soltau train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 52 minutes. If you are looking to get to Soltau faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 99 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Soltau.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Paderborn and Soltau is approximately 99 miles, or 159 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Paderborn to Soltau are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Paderborn at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 118 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Soltau to Paderborn.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Paderborn?
Main departure station: Sennelager
Paderborn has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Soltau.
All train stations in Paderborn:
Sennelager
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
Paderborn Central Station
Where is the train station in Soltau?
Main arrival station: Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Soltau than most cities. Most trains from Paderborn will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Soltau:
Train stations in Soltau:
Train Station
Wolterdingen(Han)
Soltau Nord
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