The average train between Trier and Paderborn takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier 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 Trier and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trier is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hbf and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Paderborn station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Trier to Paderborn train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Paderborn train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Trier to Paderborn train tickets online with Süwex, National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Trier and Paderborn is 263.6 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via Koblenz Hbf and Duisburg Hbf in around 5h 57m.