The average train between Linz and Paderborn takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 3 times a day between Linz and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 3:34 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 36m • 2 changes


7h 36m • 2 changes
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16h 36m • 2 changes


7h 36m • 2 changes


7h 36m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


16h 36m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Paderborn station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
Linz to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Linz to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Linz and Paderborn is 547.7 km. The road distance is 711 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Paderborn Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 7h 17m.