The average train between Berlin and Paderborn takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin 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 Berlin and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Paderborn station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Berlin to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn-Kasseler Tor station.
Book your Berlin to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and NordWestBahn.
The distance between Berlin and Paderborn is 330.2 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Paderborn-Kasseler Tor via Bielefeld Hbf in around 3h 45m.