The average train between Edinburgh and Paderborn takes 18h 35m and the fastest train takes 11h 16m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 3:46 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 18h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 46m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Paderborn Hbf station via King's Cross station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station, Koeln Hbf station and Hamm station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.
Edinburgh to Paderborn train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Paderborn is 912.8 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Paderborn Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 12h 12m.