The average train between Lucerne and Paderborn takes 10h 55m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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 Lucerne and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Paderborn station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
Lucerne to Paderborn train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Paderborn train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Lucerne to Paderborn train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Paderborn is 520.1 km. The road distance is 720 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Paderborn Hbf via Basel SBB and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 7h 45m.