The average train between Paderborn and Frankfurt am Main takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main. 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 am Main. 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 am Main at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Frankfurt am Main station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Paderborn to Frankfurt am Main train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Paderborn and Frankfurt am Main is 178.4 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.