The average train between Bottrop and Paderborn takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Bottrop 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 Bottrop and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Bottrop station and arriving at Paderborn station via Paderborn Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Bottrop to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
The distance between Bottrop and Paderborn is 127.9 km. The road distance is 154 km.
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Paderborn Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 1h 33m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.