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Trip Summary
16 trains operate daily from Emden to Paderborn. The train trip from Emden to Paderborn is usually about 4 hours and 44 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 131 mi (210 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 50m |
| Lowest price | €33.08 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 5 |
Which train should you take from Emden to Paderborn?
There are 5 train lines with service from Emden to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 10 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 2 | 4h 25m | €37.10 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 4h 21m | €52.63 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 8 | 5h 18m | €45.06 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 4h 19m | €42.73 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 4h 36m | €42.22 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Emden to Paderborn start from €33, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Emden leaves from Train Station and one other station. And in Paderborn trains arrive at Sennelager and one other train station.
From Emden to Paderborn train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 19 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 3 hours and 50 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Emden to Paderborn start from €42, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Paderborn. Non-federally owned railway company in Emden leaves from Außenhafen . And in Paderborn trains arrive at Sennelager .
From Emden to Paderborn train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 36 minutes. If you are looking to get to Paderborn faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 50 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Emden and Paderborn is approximately 131 miles, or 210 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 44 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 50 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 Emden to Paderborn on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Emden at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 16 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 Emden.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Emden?
Main departure station: Train Station
There are two stations in Emden where you can board the train to Paderborn.
All train stations in Emden:
Train Station
Außenhafen
Where is the train station in Paderborn?
Main arrival station: Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
Paderborn receives travelers from Emden at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Paderborn:
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
Sennelager
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