The average train between Passau and Paderborn takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Passau to Paderborn. 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 3 times a day between Passau and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 8:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Passau is at 4:47 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 23m • 2 changes


6h 23m • 2 changes
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15h 23m • 2 changes


6h 23m • 2 changes


6h 23m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


15h 23m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Passau to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Passau station and arriving at Paderborn station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Passau to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Passau Hbf station.
Passau to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Passau to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Passau and Paderborn is 483.5 km. The road distance is 606 km.
You can take a train from Passau Hbf to Paderborn Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 6h 18m.