The average train between Bern and Paderborn takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 2 hours between Bern and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bern 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 Bern to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Paderborn station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
Bern to Paderborn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Paderborn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Bern to Paderborn train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Bern and Paderborn is 538.9 km. The road distance is 727 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Paderborn Hbf via Basel SBB and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 7h 55m.