The average train between Paderborn and Idstein takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn to Idstein. 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 every 4 hours between Paderborn and Idstein. 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 Idstein at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paderborn to Idstein? 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 Idstein. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Idstein station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Paderborn to Idstein train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Idstein train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.
The distance between Paderborn and Idstein is 170.4 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Idstein Bahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Frankfurt in around 3h 55m.