The average train between Calais and Paderborn takes 13h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 twice daily between Calais and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 11:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 13h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville station and arriving at Paderborn Hbf station via Lille Flandres station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Dortmund Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
Calais to Paderborn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
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The distance between Calais and Paderborn is 486.5 km. The road distance is 533 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Paderborn Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Dortmund Hbf in around 8h 38m.