The average train between Kassel and Paderborn takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel 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 Kassel and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Paderborn station via Paderborn Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Kassel to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Kassel to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Kassel to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Paderborn is 68.3 km. The road distance is 108 km.
National Express operates a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 1h 7m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours.