The average train between Paderborn and Essen takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn to Essen. 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 Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Paderborn to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Paderborn to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Paderborn and Essen is 123.8 km. The road distance is 142 km.
National Express operates a train from Paderborn Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 1h 33m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily.