The average train between Ghent and Paderborn takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 every 4 hours between Ghent and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent 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 Ghent to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre station and arriving at Paderborn Hbf station via Bruxelles-Midi station, Koeln Hbf station and Hamm station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Ghent to Paderborn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
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The distance between Ghent and Paderborn is 357.3 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Paderborn Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 5h 56m.