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.
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.


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5h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Paderborn to Kaiserslautern? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Kaiserslautern. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Kaiserslautern station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Paderborn to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.
Book your Paderborn to Kaiserslautern train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Kaiserslautern is 262.4 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Kaiserslautern, Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 13m.