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Trip Overview

The average train between Paderborn and Heidelberg takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Paderborn to Heidelberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 42m
Duration
391 km
Distance
€89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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  1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 22 / ...
4h 20m
€72–152

Paderborn to Heidelberg train times

Trains run hourly between Paderborn and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 391 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 20m.

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