The average train between Leiden and Paderborn takes 5h 59m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:47 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 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Paderborn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Paderborn station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Leiden to Paderborn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Paderborn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Leiden to Paderborn train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leiden and Paderborn is 296.1 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Paderborn Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 4h 41m.