The average train between Paderborn and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Paderborn to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. 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 hourly between Paderborn and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Frankfurt(Main)Hbf at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Paderborn to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Paderborn to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Paderborn and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 179.3 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Frankfurt via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 2h 52m.