The average train between Erlangen and Paderborn takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Erlangen 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 Erlangen and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Paderborn station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Erlangen to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Erlangen to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Erlangen and Paderborn is 285 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Paderborn Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 44m.