Mainz to Paderborn Trains

Mainz to Paderborn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Paderborn takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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.

5h 8m
Duration: 334 km
Distance: €79
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Kassel

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Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain S8
Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re

3h 44m

€61–214

Mainz to Paderborn train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

6:35 PM → 11:10 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

2:35 AM → 8:10 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 10:08 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

4:34 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:09 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

3:04 AM → 9:10 AM
6h 6m • 2 changes
5:09 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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