The average train between Essen and Paderborn takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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 hourly between Essen and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 10:46 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Paderborn station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.
Essen to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Paderborn train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Paderborn is 123.8 km. The road distance is 142 km.
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Paderborn Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 1h 33m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.