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Trip Summary
There are 68 daily trains from Zwickau to Paderborn. Traveling by train from Zwickau to Paderborn usually takes around 7 hours and 39 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 6 hours and 24 minutes.
Distance | 175 mi (282 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 24m |
Lowest price | US$35.54 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Zwickau to Paderborn?
2 train services operate from Zwickau to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 45 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 34 | 8h 1m | US$52.49 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 45 | 7h 23m | US$58.62 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Zwickau to Paderborn start from US$38, and on average cost . Daily there are 45 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Zwickau leaves from Oberrothenbach and 3 other stations. And in Paderborn trains arrive at Sennelager and one other train station.
From Zwickau to Paderborn train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 23 minutes. If you are looking to get to Paderborn faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 24 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Zwickau and Paderborn is approximately 175 miles, or 282 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 39 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 24 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Zwickau to Paderborn. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Zwickau at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 68 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Paderborn to Zwickau.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Zwickau?
Main departure station: Oberrothenbach
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Zwickau where you can board the train.
All train stations in Zwickau:
Oberrothenbach
Mosel
Zwickau-Pölbitz
Cainsdorf
Where is the train station in Paderborn?
Main arrival station: Sennelager
Paderborn receives travelers from Zwickau at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Paderborn:
Sennelager
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
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