The average train between Trier and Paderborn takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier 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 every 3 hours between Trier and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trier is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Paderborn station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Trier to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Trier to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and Eurobahn.
The distance between Trier and Paderborn is 263.6 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 5h 39m.