Paderborn to Cologne Trains

Paderborn to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paderborn and Cologne takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Paderborn to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration: 203 km
Distance: €40
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hamm

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Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Hamm to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...

2h 19m

€23–79

Paderborn to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Paderborn and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:12 PM → 8:38 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
7:12 PM → 9:38 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:12 PM → 10:20 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
8:15 PM → 12:00 AM
Arrives next day
3h 45m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:15 AM → 6:18 AM
6h 3m • 1 change
4:51 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
4:51 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
5:21 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:14 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:11 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:14 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
5:21 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:14 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
5:21 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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