The average train between Dover and Paderborn takes 12h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 12h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Paderborn station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
Dover to Paderborn train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Paderborn train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Dover to Paderborn train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Paderborn is 520 km. The road distance is 911 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Paderborn Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 9h 25m.