Paderborn to Cologne Trains

Paderborn to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paderborn and Cologne takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Paderborn to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 37m
Duration: 197 km
Distance: €41
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hamm

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Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re

2h 22m

€24–73

Paderborn to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Paderborn and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:12 AM → 1:38 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 2:38 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
1:12 PM → 3:38 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 4:38 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:27 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
4:51 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:27 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
4:51 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:15 AM → 6:18 AM
6h 3m • 1 change
4:51 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paderborn to Cologne? 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.

Paderborn to Cologne trains

Trip Overview

Train via Hamm

Paderborn to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:12 AM → 1:38 PM

12:12 PM → 2:38 PM

1:12 PM → 3:38 PM

2:12 PM → 4:38 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:27 AM

4:51 AM → 7:38 AM

6:12 AM → 8:38 AM

7:12 AM → 9:38 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:27 AM

4:51 AM → 7:38 AM

6:12 AM → 8:38 AM

7:12 AM → 9:38 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:15 AM → 6:18 AM

4:51 AM → 7:38 AM

6:12 AM → 8:38 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbf

Train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Hbf

Train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbf

Paderborn to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Hamm

Paderborn to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:12 AM → 1:38 PM

12:12 PM → 2:38 PM

1:12 PM → 3:38 PM

2:12 PM → 4:38 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:27 AM

4:51 AM → 7:38 AM

6:12 AM → 8:38 AM

7:12 AM → 9:38 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:27 AM

4:51 AM → 7:38 AM

6:12 AM → 8:38 AM

7:12 AM → 9:38 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:15 AM → 6:18 AM

4:51 AM → 7:38 AM

6:12 AM → 8:38 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbf

Train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Hbf

Train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbf

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