The average train between Paderborn and Cologne takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Paderborn and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. 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 Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Paderborn to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Paderborn to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Paderborn and Cologne is 152.8 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Köln Hbf via Dortmund Hbf in around 2h 25m.
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