The average train between Zurich and Paderborn takes 14h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Paderborn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Paderborn station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
Zurich to Paderborn train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Paderborn train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Paderborn train tickets online with SBB GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zurich and Paderborn is 484.2 km. The road distance is 715 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Paderborn Hbf via Basel SBB and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 7h 50m.