The average train between Paderborn and Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 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 twice daily between Paderborn and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Paderborn to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Book your Paderborn to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Paderborn and Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 499.3 km. The road distance is 663 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and München Hbf in around 7h 19m.