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The average train between Paderborn and Mainz takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Paderborn to Mainz. 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 52m
Duration
334 km
Distance
€74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain train 22 / ...
3h 49m
€56–217

Paderborn to Mainz train times

Trains run hourly between Paderborn and Mainz. 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 Mainz at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 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)5h 4m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 39m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 34m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 34m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 34m • 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 39m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 34m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 34m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 34m • 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 39m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 34m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 34m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 34m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 333.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Frankfurt in around 3h 49m.

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