The average train between Darmstadt and Paderborn takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Darmstadt to Paderborn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt station and arriving at Paderborn Hbf station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Darmstadt to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Darmstadt to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
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The distance between Darmstadt and Paderborn is 205.5 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via Frankfurt and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 3h 57m.