Train Zurich to Paderborn from €172 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Paderborn takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 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.

8h 9m
Duration: 715 km
Distance: €172
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re

8h 9m

€147–432

Zurich to Paderborn train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Zurich and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:36 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:10 AM
11h 2m • 2 changes
5:08 AM → 1:10 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 3:10 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:10 AM
11h 2m • 2 changes
5:08 AM → 1:10 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 3:10 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:10 AM
11h 2m • 2 changes
5:08 AM → 1:10 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 3:10 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

1:08 AM → 11:10 AM
10h 2m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 4:08 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 6:10 PM
8h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

1:08 AM → 11:10 AM
10h 2m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 4:08 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 6:10 PM
8h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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