Mainz to Paderborn Trains

Mainz to Paderborn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Paderborn takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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.

4h 51m
Duration: 334 km
Distance: €74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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best

Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain S8
Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re

3h 58m

€60–143

Mainz to Paderborn train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:34 PM → 9:10 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:34 PM → 10:10 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
6:34 PM → 11:10 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:34 PM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day
11h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:34 AM → 8:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:09 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:34 AM → 8:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:09 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:34 AM → 8:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:09 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mainz 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Mainz to Paderborn train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:34 PM → 9:10 PM

5:34 PM → 10:10 PM

6:34 PM → 11:10 PM

7:34 PM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:34 AM → 8:10 AM

5:09 AM → 9:10 AM

5:34 AM → 10:09 AM

6:34 AM → 11:10 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:34 AM → 8:10 AM

5:09 AM → 9:10 AM

5:34 AM → 10:09 AM

6:34 AM → 11:10 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:34 AM → 8:10 AM

5:09 AM → 9:10 AM

5:34 AM → 10:09 AM

6:34 AM → 11:10 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Paderborn, Germany?

Train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Kassel Hauptbahnhof

Mainz to Paderborn trains

Find Transport to Paderborn

Trip Overview

Train

Mainz to Paderborn train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:34 PM → 9:10 PM

5:34 PM → 10:10 PM

6:34 PM → 11:10 PM

7:34 PM → 7:10 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:34 AM → 8:10 AM

5:09 AM → 9:10 AM

5:34 AM → 10:09 AM

6:34 AM → 11:10 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:34 AM → 8:10 AM

5:09 AM → 9:10 AM

5:34 AM → 10:09 AM

6:34 AM → 11:10 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:34 AM → 8:10 AM

5:09 AM → 9:10 AM

5:34 AM → 10:09 AM

6:34 AM → 11:10 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Paderborn, Germany?

Train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Kassel Hauptbahnhof

Train trips from Mainz

Train trips to Paderborn

Alternative transport options

7:34 PM → 7:10 AM
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