Metz to Paderborn trains

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The average train between Metz and Paderborn takes 9h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. 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.

9h 37m
Duration: 582 km
Distance: €126
Average price: 3 times a day
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best

Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re

7h 27m

€98–253

Metz to Paderborn train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Metz and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Forbach and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

9:38 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 30m • 4 changes
10:38 PM → 10:08 AM
Arrives next day
11h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

9:38 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 30m • 4 changes
10:38 PM → 10:08 AM
Arrives next day
11h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

9:38 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 30m • 4 changes
10:38 PM → 10:08 AM
Arrives next day
11h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

9:38 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 30m • 4 changes
10:38 PM → 10:08 AM
Arrives next day
11h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

9:38 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 30m • 4 changes
4:38 PM → 8:10 AM
Arrives next day
15h 32m • 4 changes
8:38 PM → 10:08 AM
Arrives next day
13h 30m • 4 changes
10:38 PM → 12:10 PM
Arrives next day
13h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, June 13, 2026

5:38 AM → 2:10 PM
8h 32m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:08 PM
7h 30m • 4 changes
10:37 AM → 6:10 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 8:10 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Metz to Paderborn.

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Distance: 581.8 km
Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Metz, France and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Paderborn Hbf via Forbach, Saarbrücken Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 7h 27m.

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