The average train between Paderborn and Basel takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn to Basel. 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 Paderborn and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 13m • 1 change

5h 48m • 1 change

6h 13m • 1 change

5h 48m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Basel. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Basel station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Paderborn to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Paderborn to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Paderborn and Basel is 470.4 km. The road distance is 623 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 6h 9m.