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Trip Summary
194 trains operate daily from Schaffhausen to Paderborn. The train trip from Schaffhausen to Paderborn is usually about 9 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 6 hours and 58 minutes.
Distance | 278 mi (448 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 0m |
Lowest price | €72.08 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Schaffhausen to Paderborn?
2 train services operate from Schaffhausen to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 182 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 182 | 8h 43m | €137.14 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 12 | 12h 41m | €193.72 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Schaffhausen to Paderborn start from €162, and on average cost . Daily there are 12 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Schaffhausen leaves from Herblingen . And in Paderborn trains arrive at Central Station and 2 other train stations.
From Schaffhausen to Paderborn train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 12 hours and 41 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 7 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Schaffhausen and Paderborn is approximately 278 miles, or 448 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 58 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 Schaffhausen 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 Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Schaffhausen at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 194 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 Schaffhausen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Schaffhausen?
Main departure station: Herblingen
There is one train station in Schaffhausen.
All train stations in Schaffhausen:
Herblingen
Where is the train station in Paderborn?
Main arrival station: Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
There are more train stations and stops in Paderborn than most cities. Most trains from Schaffhausen will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Paderborn:
Train stations in Paderborn:
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
Paderborn Central Station
Sennelager
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