The average train between Paderborn and Dorsten takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Paderborn to Dorsten. 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 Dorsten. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Dorsten at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Dorsten station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Paderborn to Dorsten train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Dorsten train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dorsten Bf station.
Book your Paderborn to Dorsten train tickets online with National Express, RheinRuhrBahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Paderborn and Dorsten is 123.5 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Dorsten Bf via Essen Hbf in around 2h 18m.