The average train between Leuven and Paderborn takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven 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 twice daily between Leuven and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Paderborn station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Leuven to Paderborn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Paderborn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Leuven to Paderborn train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leuven and Paderborn is 296.8 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Paderborn Hbf via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 4h 34m.
