The average train between Cologne and Paderborn takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:23 AM which arrives into Paderborn at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Paderborn station via Hamm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Cologne to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and National Express.
The distance between Cologne and Paderborn is 152.8 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Paderborn Hbf via Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 2h 6m.
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