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Paderborn to Kaiserslautern trains

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The average train between Paderborn and Kaiserslautern takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Paderborn to Kaiserslautern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 58m
Duration
438 km
Distance
€97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Paderborn to Kaiserslautern train times

Trains run hourly between Paderborn and Kaiserslautern. 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 Kaiserslautern at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 45m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 36m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 35m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 36m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 26m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 41m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 36m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 36m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 41m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 36m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 36m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 35m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 438.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Kaiserslautern, Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 13m.

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