The average train between Salzburg and Paderborn takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg 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.
Trains run hourly between Salzburg and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Salzburg 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.
No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Paderborn station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Salzburg to Paderborn train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Paderborn train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Salzburg to Paderborn train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Paderborn is 533.6 km. The road distance is 706 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via München Hbf and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 7h 11m.