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Trip Summary
50 trains operate daily from Heidenheim to Paderborn. The train trip from Heidenheim to Paderborn is usually about 8 hours and 23 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 5 hours and 48 minutes.
Distance | 218 mi (351 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 48m |
Lowest price | $54.72 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Heidenheim to Paderborn
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: $65 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: $57 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: $55 one-way
Which train should you take from Heidenheim to Paderborn?
There are 3 train lines with service from Heidenheim to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 35 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 11h 4m | $68.96 |
Deutsche Bahn | 35 | 8h 12m | $89.86 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 16 | 8h 37m | $78.05 |
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 Heidenheim to Paderborn start from $55, and on average cost . Daily there are 16 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Heidenheim leaves from Heidenheim-Schnaitheim . And in Paderborn trains arrive at Paderborn Central Station and 2 other train stations.
From Heidenheim to Paderborn train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 37 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 5 hours and 48 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 24 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Paderborn.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Heidenheim and Paderborn is approximately 218 miles, or 351 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 23 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 48 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.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Heidenheim to Paderborn. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Heidenheim at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 50 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 Heidenheim.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Heidenheim?
Main departure station: Heidenheim-Schnaitheim
There is one train station in Heidenheim.
All train stations in Heidenheim:
Heidenheim-Schnaitheim
Where is the train station in Paderborn?
Main arrival station: Sennelager
There are more train stations and stops in Paderborn than most cities. Most trains from Heidenheim will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Paderborn:
All train stations in Paderborn:
Sennelager
Paderborn Central Station
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
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