The average train between Rouen and Paderborn takes 11h 35m and the fastest train takes 8h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Rouen 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 Rouen and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 2:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 11h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Paderborn station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
Rouen to Paderborn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Paderborn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Rouen to Paderborn train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rouen and Paderborn is 596.4 km. The road distance is 866 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paderborn Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 8h 39m.