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The average train between Kaiserslautern and Paderborn takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Kaiserslautern 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.

6h 4m
Duration
437 km
Distance
€98
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain train 20 / ...
  3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain train Re
4h 51m
€80–187

Kaiserslautern to Paderborn train times

Trains run hourly between Kaiserslautern and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 12m • 2 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 36m • 2 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 36m • 2 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 2 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 42m • 2 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 2 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 42m • 2 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 2 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 42m • 2 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 437.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Paderborn Hbf via Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 51m.

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