Train Edinburgh to Paderborn from €422 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Paderborn takes 20h 25m and the fastest train takes 19h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

20h 25m
Duration: 1,416 km
Distance: €422
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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12h 49m

€326–612

Edinburgh to Paderborn train times

Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 5:47 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 20h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

7:00 PM → 5:47 PM
Arrives next day
22h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

3:00 PM → 11:47 AM
Arrives next day
20h 47m • 4 changes
7:25 PM → 5:47 PM
Arrives next day
22h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

3:00 PM → 11:47 AM
Arrives next day
20h 47m • 4 changes
8:20 PM → 5:47 PM
Arrives next day
21h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

3:00 PM → 11:47 AM
Arrives next day
20h 47m • 4 changes
8:20 PM → 5:47 PM
Arrives next day
21h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

3:00 PM → 11:47 AM
Arrives next day
20h 47m • 4 changes
8:20 PM → 5:47 PM
Arrives next day
21h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

3:00 PM → 11:47 AM
Arrives next day
20h 47m • 4 changes
8:20 PM → 5:47 PM
Arrives next day
21h 27m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Paderborn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Paderborn.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,415.7 km
Duration: 20h 25m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Paderborn Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, and Dortmund Hbf in around 12h 49m.

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