The average train between Bonn and Paderborn takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Bonn 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 Bonn and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 1:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bonn is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Bonn station and arriving at Paderborn station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Bonn to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bonn Hbf station.
Bonn to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Bonn to Paderborn train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bonn and Paderborn is 159.2 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Paderborn Hbf via Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 31m.