The average train between Ulm and Paderborn takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Ulm 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 every 4 hours between Ulm and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ulm is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Paderborn station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Ulm to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Ulm to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Ulm and Paderborn is 379.6 km. The road distance is 569 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 5h 6m.