The average train between Mannheim and Paderborn takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Mannheim 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 Mannheim and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Paderborn station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Mannheim to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Mannheim to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Mannheim and Paderborn is 248.8 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 3h 33m.