The average train between Paderborn and Cologne takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. 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.
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 10:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Cologne station via Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Paderborn to Cologne train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Cologne train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Paderborn to Cologne train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Paderborn and Cologne is 152.8 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Köln Hbf via Hamm(Westf)Hbf and Hamm in around 2h 17m.
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