The average train between Leiden and Paderborn takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Leiden and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 59m • 2 changes

4h 49m • 2 changes

4h 37m • 2 changes

4h 38m • 2 changesWant 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 Centraal station and arriving at Paderborn Hbf station via Utrecht Centraal station and Duisburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Leiden to Paderborn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Paderborn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
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The distance between Leiden and Paderborn is 296.1 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Paderborn Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 5h 36m.