The average train between Calais and Paderborn takes 13h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. 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 13h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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18h 40m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Paderborn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Paderborn station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Calais to Paderborn train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Paderborn is 486.5 km. The road distance is 631 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 24m.