The average train between Aachen and Paderborn takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Aachen to Paderborn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aachen and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 2:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Paderborn station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Aachen to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.
Aachen to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Aachen to Paderborn train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Aachen and Paderborn is 213.4 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Aachen West to Paderborn Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf in around 3h 44m.