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Trip Summary
There are usually 136 daily train trips available from Cottbus to Paderborn. Traveling by train from Cottbus to Paderborn usually takes 6 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 19 minutes.
Distance | 239 mi (384 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 19m |
Lowest price | $34.99 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Cottbus to Paderborn?
2 train services operate from Cottbus to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 124 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 124 | 6h 19m | $113.48 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 12 | 8h 52m | $45.33 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Cottbus to Paderborn start from $35, and on average cost . Daily there are 12 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Cottbus leaves from Cottbus-Willmersdorf Nord and 2 other stations. And in Paderborn trains arrive at Sennelager and 2 other train stations.
From Cottbus to Paderborn train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 52 minutes. If you are looking to get to Paderborn faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 19 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Cottbus and Paderborn is approximately 239 miles, or 384 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 19 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 departing from Cottbus to Paderborn tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Cottbus at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 136 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 Paderborn to Cottbus.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Cottbus?
Main departure station: Cottbus-Willmersdorf Nord
Cottbus has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Paderborn.
All train stations in Cottbus:
Cottbus-Willmersdorf Nord
Cottbus-Sandow
Cottbus-Merzdorf
Where is the train station in Paderborn?
Main arrival station: Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
There are more train stations and stops in Paderborn than most cities. Most trains from Cottbus will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Paderborn:
All train stations in Paderborn:
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
Sennelager
Paderborn Central Station
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