The average train between Karlsruhe and Paderborn takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 3 hours between Karlsruhe and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 30m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Paderborn Hbf station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Karlsruhe to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
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The distance between Karlsruhe and Paderborn is 302.3 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 19m.