The average train between Paderborn and Zurich takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn to Zurich. 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 2 hours between Paderborn and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Zurich station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Paderborn to Zurich train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Zurich train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Paderborn to Zurich train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Paderborn and Zurich is 484.2 km. The road distance is 709 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Zürich HB via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB in around 7h 54m.