The average train between Heidelberg and Paderborn takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Heidelberg and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 48m. 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 4h 48m.
Heidelberg to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Paderborn is 257.1 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 39m.