The average train between Rotterdam and Paderborn takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 twice daily between Rotterdam and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Paderborn station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Rotterdam to Paderborn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Paderborn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam to Paderborn train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Rotterdam and Paderborn is 294.7 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paderborn Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 5h 26m.