The average train between Hanau and Paderborn takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanau 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 4 times a day between Hanau and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanau is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 13m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

2h 40m • 1 change

2h 40m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hanau to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Hanau station and arriving at Paderborn station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Hanau to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hanau Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanau to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Hanau to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Hanau and Paderborn is 176.7 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 2h 56m.