Train Cologne to Paderborn from €44 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Paderborn takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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.

2h 41m
Duration: 197 km
Distance: €44
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hamm

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re

2h 9m

€36–108

Cologne to Paderborn train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 6:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

11:28 AM → 2:10 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
12:26 PM → 3:10 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 4:10 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 4:40 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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