The average train between Paderborn and Heilbronn takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Paderborn to Heilbronn. 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 Heilbronn. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Heilbronn at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Paderborn to Heilbronn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Heilbronn station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Paderborn to Heilbronn train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Heilbronn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heilbronn Hbf station.
Book your Paderborn to Heilbronn train tickets online with National Express, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Heilbronn is 288.7 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Würzburg Hbf, and Wuerzburg Hbf in around 4h 31m.