The average train between Idstein and Paderborn takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Idstein 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 Idstein and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 12:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Idstein is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Idstein to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Idstein station and arriving at Paderborn station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Idstein to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Idstein to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Idstein to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Idstein and Paderborn is 170.4 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Idstein Bahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via Frankfurt and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 3m.