The average train between Calais and Paderborn takes 14h 22m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 Calais and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 1:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 14h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Calais Frethun station and arriving at Paderborn Hbf station via Lille Europe station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station, Koeln Hbf station and Hamm station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
Calais to Paderborn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
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The distance between Calais and Paderborn is 486.5 km. The road distance is 533 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Paderborn Hbf via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 7h 26m.