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Paderborn to Elsen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paderborn and Elsen takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn to Elsen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 31m
Duration
210 km
Distance
€46
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Paderborn to Elsen train times

Trains run twice daily between Paderborn and Elsen. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Elsen at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH3h 10m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH3h 10m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH3h 10m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH3h 10m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH3h 10m • 1 change
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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbH3h 9m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH8h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH3h 10m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH3h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 209.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

National Express operates a train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbf every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 12m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.

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