The average train between Aberdeen and Paderborn takes 22h 10m and the fastest train takes 15h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen 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 twice daily between Aberdeen and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 22h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 11m • 4 changes
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25h 11m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Paderborn station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.
Aberdeen to Paderborn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Paderborn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Aberdeen to Paderborn train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Paderborn is 923.6 km. The road distance is 1,648 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Paderborn Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Dortmund Hbf in around 15h 58m.