The average train between Lyon and Paderborn takes 12h 41m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 4 times a day between Lyon and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



9h 56m • 3 changes


9h 20m • 3 changes


10h 46m • 3 changesArrives next day



17h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon 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 Lyon to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at Paderborn Hbf station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station, Koeln Hbf station and Hamm station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
Lyon to Paderborn train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
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The distance between Lyon and Paderborn is 722.9 km. The road distance is 873 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paderborn Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 9h 22m.