The average train between Paderborn and Zurich takes 11h 56m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. There is at least one train 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 once daily 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 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 11h 56m. 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 11h 56m.
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 Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Zurich is 484.2 km. The road distance is 708 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Zürich HB via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Frankfurt in around 7h 44m.