The average train between Paderborn and Bern takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn to Bern. 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 every 3 hours between Paderborn and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Bern at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paderborn to Bern? 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 Paderborn to Bern. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Bern station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Paderborn to Bern train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Bern train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bern station.
Book your Paderborn to Bern train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Paderborn and Bern is 538.9 km. The road distance is 727 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Bern via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB in around 7h 56m.