Day trip from Düsseldorf to Paderborn
Paderborn lies 147 km (92 mi) north-east of Düsseldorf, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 147 km (92 mi) apart, Paderborn is a realistic day trip from Düsseldorf: about 2 h 24 min each way by road.
| Düsseldorf | Paderborn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 | 142,161 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 40210–40629 | 33098–33106 |
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Common questions
How far is Paderborn from Düsseldorf?
147 km (92 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Düsseldorf; by road roughly 180 km (112 mi).
How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Paderborn by road?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Düsseldorf and Paderborn?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.