Rotterdam to Paderborn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Paderborn takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Paderborn. 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 24m
Duration: 371 km
Distance: €67
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re

5h 46m

€50–137

Rotterdam to Paderborn train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:35 PM → 6:46 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
3:35 PM → 8:46 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
5:35 PM → 8:46 AM
Arrives next day
15h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:24 AM → 10:46 AM
10h 22m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:54 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:54 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:54 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:54 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:54 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 12:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Paderborn? 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.