The average train between Paderborn and Kulmbach takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn to Kulmbach. 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 twice daily between Paderborn and Kulmbach. The earliest departure is at 11:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 5:49 PM which arrives into Kulmbach at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 34m • 2 changes


5h 40m • 2 changes
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13h 36m • 2 changes


6h 34m • 2 changes


5h 40m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 36m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Kulmbach. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Kulmbach station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Paderborn to Kulmbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof station.
Paderborn to Kulmbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kulmbach station.
Book your Paderborn to Kulmbach train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Paderborn and Kulmbach is 261 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Kulmbach via Erfurt Hbf and Bamberg in around 5h 5m.