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Paderborn to Leiden trains

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The average train between Paderborn and Leiden takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 21m
Duration
378 km
Distance
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
  3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain train
4h 39m

Paderborn to Leiden train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Paderborn and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Leiden at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)11h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 2m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 2m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 1m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 4m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 2m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 2m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paderborn to Leiden? 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.

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  • Distance: 377.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 39m.

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