The average train between Lucerne and Paderborn takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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 4 hours between Lucerne and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Paderborn Hbf station via Basel SBB station and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Lucerne to Paderborn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
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The distance between Lucerne and Paderborn is 520.1 km. The road distance is 636 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Paderborn Hbf via Basel SBB and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 8h 11m.