The average train between Leeds and Paderborn takes 13h 27m and the fastest train takes 10h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 twice daily between Leeds and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 3:46 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 13h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Paderborn station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
Leeds to Paderborn train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Paderborn train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Leeds to Paderborn train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leeds and Paderborn is 730 km. The road distance is 1,085 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Paderborn Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, and Dortmund Hbf in around 10h 52m.