The average train between Caen and Paderborn takes 14h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen 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 twice daily between Caen and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 2:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 14h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Caen to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Paderborn station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
Caen to Paderborn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Paderborn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Caen to Paderborn train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Caen and Paderborn is 703.4 km. The road distance is 966 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Paderborn Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 8h 59m.