Mainz to Paderborn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Paderborn takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. 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.

4h 51m
Duration: 334 km
Distance: €72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain S8
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Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re

4h 15m

€55–144

Mainz to Paderborn train times

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 7:35 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:34 PM → 9:10 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:34 PM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day
11h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:34 AM → 8:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:09 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:34 AM → 8:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:09 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:34 AM → 8:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:09 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:35 AM → 8:10 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:35 AM → 8:10 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:34 AM → 8:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
5:09 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mainz 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.