The average train between Mainz and Paderborn takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Mainz and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Paderborn station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Mainz to Paderborn train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
Mainz to Paderborn train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Paderborn train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Paderborn is 195.8 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Paderborn Hbf via Frankfurt and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 6m.