The average train between Cardiff and Paderborn takes 13h 55m and the fastest train takes 11h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 12:50 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Paderborn Hbf station via London Paddington station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Dortmund Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
Cardiff to Paderborn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Paderborn is 823.8 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paderborn Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Dortmund Hbf in around 11h 15m.
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