Cologne to Paderborn Trains

Cologne to Paderborn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Paderborn takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day 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 20m
Duration: 197 km
Distance: €42
Average price: Every 4 hours
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 10m

€34–74

Cologne to Paderborn train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 9:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:13 AM → 9:10 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 24m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:13 AM → 9:10 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 24m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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