How far is it from Munich to Paderborn?

The distance between Munich and Paderborn is 557 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Munich to Paderborn?

The drive from Munich to Paderborn takes approximately 5 h 35 min by car.

The fastest route from Munich to Paderborn covers 557 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 35 min.

Paderborn lies roughly to the north-west of Munich.

The drive from Munich to Paderborn mainly follows A 9, A 3, A 7. The longest single stretch is 200 km on A 7.

Towns on the route from Munich to Paderborn include Ingolstadt, Erlangen, Würzburg, Fulda, Kassel.

Distance: 557 kmDrive time: 5 h 35 min

Driving from Munich to Paderborn takes about 5 h 35 min via A 7. The distance is 557 km. The straight-line distance is 447 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in München, Nürnberg, Schweinfurt, Fulda, Kassel. Driving directions

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The return trip from Paderborn to Munich covers roughly the same distance, 557 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

How far is it from Munich to Paderborn?: The distance between Munich and Paderborn is 557 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Munich to Paderborn?: The drive from Munich to Paderborn takes approximately 5 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Munich to Paderborn?: The fastest route from Munich to Paderborn covers 557 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 35 min.
Which direction is Paderborn from Munich?: Paderborn lies roughly to the north-west of Munich.
Which roads does the route from Munich to Paderborn follow?: The drive from Munich to Paderborn mainly follows A 9, A 3, A 7. The longest single stretch is 200 km on A 7.
Which towns do you pass between Munich and Paderborn?: Towns on the route from Munich to Paderborn include Ingolstadt, Erlangen, Würzburg, Fulda, Kassel.