The average train between Brussels and Paderborn takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 3 times a day between Brussels and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Paderborn station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
Brussels to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Brussels to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Brussels and Paderborn is 321.2 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Paderborn Hbf via Köln Hbf and Dortmund Hbf in around 4h 42m.