Cologne to Paderborn Trains

Cologne to Paderborn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Paderborn takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h. 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 14m
Duration: 197 km
Distance: €44
Average price: Every 3 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 6m

€36–135

Cologne to Paderborn train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

9:10 PM → 12:03 AM
Arrives next day
2h 53m • 1 change

Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 1:46 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 1:46 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 1:46 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 1:46 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 24, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 1:46 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 25, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 1:46 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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