The average train between Heidelberg and Paderborn takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 3 times a day between Heidelberg and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Paderborn station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Heidelberg to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Heidelberg and Paderborn is 257.1 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 3h 53m.