The average train between Paderborn and Rotterdam takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn to Rotterdam. 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 3 hours between Paderborn and Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Paderborn to Rotterdam? 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 Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Paderborn to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rotterdam Alexander station.
Book your Paderborn to Rotterdam train tickets online with National Express, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Paderborn and Rotterdam is 294.7 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 5h 3m.