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Trip Summary
You can pick from 29 daily train trips between Helmstedt and Paderborn. The average train journey from Helmstedt to Paderborn takes 3 hours and 23 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 102 mi (164 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 45m |
| Lowest price | €19.90 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Helmstedt to Paderborn?
2 train services operate from Helmstedt to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 24 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 24 | 3h 23m | €37.39 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 3h 26m | €31.50 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Helmstedt to Paderborn start from €20, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Helmstedt leaves from Train Station . And in Paderborn trains arrive at Sennelager and 2 other train stations.
From Helmstedt to Paderborn train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 26 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 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Helmstedt to Paderborn. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Helmstedt 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 29 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 Helmstedt.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Helmstedt?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Helmstedt.
All train stations in Helmstedt:
Train Station
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 Helmstedt will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Paderborn:
Train stations in Paderborn:
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
Paderborn Central Station
Paderborn Kasseler Tor
Paderborn Nord
Sennelager
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