The average train between Kaiserslautern and Paderborn takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 2 hours 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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kaiserslautern 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 Kaiserslautern to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern station and arriving at Paderborn station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Kaiserslautern to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf station.
Kaiserslautern to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Kaiserslautern to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kaiserslautern and Paderborn is 262.4 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Paderborn Hbf via Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 50m.