Leiden to Paderborn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Paderborn takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 22m
Duration: 378 km
Distance: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Arnhem

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5h 24m

Leiden to Paderborn train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leiden and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
9:44 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:44 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 5:46 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
1:44 PM → 6:46 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 8:46 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:44 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
1:44 PM → 6:46 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 8:46 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiden 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.