The average train between Magdeburg and Paderborn takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Magdeburg 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 hourly between Magdeburg and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Paderborn station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Magdeburg to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Magdeburg to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Bus.
The distance between Magdeburg and Paderborn is 202.3 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof via Hannover Hbf in around 3h 50m.