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Trip Summary
There are 59 daily trains from Paderborn to Trier. Traveling by train from Paderborn to Trier usually takes around 7 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 16 minutes.
| Distance | 165 mi (265 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 16m |
| Lowest price | £32.53 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Paderborn to Trier?
2 train services operate from Paderborn to Trier. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 35 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 35 | 6h 40m | £52.45 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 36 | 8h 27m | £42.05 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Paderborn to Trier start from £33, and on average cost . Daily there are 36 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Trier. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Paderborn leaves from Sennelager and one other station. And in Trier trains arrive at Quint and 3 other train stations.
From Paderborn to Trier train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 27 minutes. If you are looking to get to Trier faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 16 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Paderborn and Trier is approximately 165 miles, or 265 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 25 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 16 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Paderborn to Trier on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Paderborn at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. 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 59 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 Trier to Paderborn.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Paderborn?
Main departure station: Sennelager
There are two stations in Paderborn where you can board the train to Trier.
All train stations in Paderborn:
Sennelager
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Where is the train station in Trier?
Main arrival station: Ehrang Ort
There are more train stations and stops in Trier than most cities. Most trains from Paderborn will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Trier:
Train stations in Trier:
Ehrang Ort
Quint
Ehrang
Pfalzel
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