The average train between Munich and Paderborn takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich 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 Munich and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Paderborn station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Munich to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Munich and Paderborn is 446.4 km. The road distance is 559 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 5h 6m.