The average train between Basel and Paderborn takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel 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 Basel and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Paderborn station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Basel to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Basel and Paderborn is 470.4 km. The road distance is 627 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 6h 9m.