The average train between Utrecht and Paderborn takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 4 times a day between Utrecht and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Paderborn station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Utrecht to Paderborn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Paderborn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Utrecht to Paderborn train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Utrecht and Paderborn is 252.6 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Paderborn Hbf via Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 56m.