The average train between Cardiff and Paderborn takes 14h 28m and the fastest train takes 10h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 1:20 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 14h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Paderborn station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
Cardiff to Paderborn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Paderborn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Cardiff to Paderborn train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Paderborn is 823.8 km. The road distance is 1,052 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paderborn Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Duisburg Hbf in around 11h 23m.