Train Leiden to Paderborn | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Paderborn takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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.

6h 13m
Duration: 378 km
Distance: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Arnhem

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5h 19m

Leiden to Paderborn train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Leiden and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 9:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

5:47 PM → 10:46 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
8:44 PM → 7:46 AM
Arrives next day
11h 2m • 2 changes
9:44 PM → 9:56 AM
Arrives next day
12h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

9:40 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
11:39 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
1:40 PM → 6:46 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
3:39 PM → 8:46 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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