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Elsen to Paderborn trains

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The average train between Elsen and Paderborn takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Elsen 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.

4h 47m
Duration
210 km
Distance
€44
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Elsen to Paderborn train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Elsen and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Elsen is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express8h 12m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express7h 12m • 1 change
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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express6h 12m • 1 change
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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express6h 12m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express8h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express8h 12m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change
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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 13m • 1 change

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  • Distance: 209.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Elsen, Germany and Paderborn, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Paderborn Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 10m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily.

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