The average train between Paderborn and Aarau takes 8h and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn to Aarau. 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 Paderborn and Aarau. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Aarau at 2:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Paderborn to Aarau? 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 Paderborn to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf station and arriving at Basel SBB station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Paderborn to Aarau train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Aarau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.
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The distance between Paderborn and Aarau is 483.8 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Aarau via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Basel SBB, and Olten in around 7h 30m.