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Mainz to Paderborn trains

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Trip Overview

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.

4h 30m
Duration
334 km
Distance
€101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain train S8
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain train 20 / ...
  3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain train Re
4h 6m
€64–150

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 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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  • Distance: 334 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Paderborn Hbf via Frankfurt and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 6m.

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