The average train between Metz and Paderborn takes 10h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz 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 4 times a day between Metz and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Metz 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.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Paderborn station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
Metz to Paderborn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Paderborn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Metz to Paderborn train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Paderborn is 342.1 km. The road distance is 666 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Paderborn Hbf via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 7h 28m.