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Frankfurt - Paderborn Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

30 trains operate daily from Frankfurt to Paderborn. The train trip from Frankfurt to Paderborn is usually about 4 hours and 53 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Distance111 mi (179 km)
Fastest train3h 33m
Lowest price$36.25
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
Train lines3

Which train should you take from Frankfurt to Paderborn?

There are 3 train lines with service from Frankfurt am Main to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 19 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
DB Intercity-Express55h 36m$124.86
Deutsche Bahn124h 52m$109.00
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company194h 43m$108.96
  • 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 EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Frankfurt to Paderborn start from $39, and on average cost . Daily there are 19 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Frankfurt am Main leaves from Central Train Station and one other station. And in Paderborn trains arrive at Sennelager and one other train station.

    From Frankfurt to Paderborn train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 43 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 33 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Frankfurt and Paderborn is approximately 111 miles, or 179 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 53 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 33 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.

Trains from Frankfurt to Paderborn are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

The earliest train departs Frankfurt at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 30 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 Frankfurt.

City Information

Frankfurt

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Frankfurt is Germany's financial hub, home to the European Central Bank. This riverside city offers a variety of cultural and historical attractions scattered between its financial institutions and shops.

Your first stop should be Old Town, along the river Main. Once the center of the city, the Old Town district is now the site of the Römer, or city hall, along a row of picturesque timber houses. Stop in Kleinmarkthalle, a bustling indoor market, to grab a sausage for a snack before wandering through some of Old Town's museums: Saalgasse, Dommuseum, and Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum MMK) will get you started. Two of Frankfurt's most prominent churches, St. Bartholomew Cathedral and St. Nicholas Church, are also in the area.

Food is always delightful in Frankfurt. Several Michelin-star restaurants will entice you, including Restaurant Lafleur, Restaurant Gustav, Restaurant Villa Merton, and Carmelo Greco. If you prefer more affordable dining and lively nightlife, head to the Bahnhofsviertel neighborhood near the city's train station.

The train station in Bahnhofsviertel serves national and international rail lines for Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, vlexx, and Railjet. You can also reach Frankfurt easily on bus carriers like FlixBus and Sindbad. Plus, flying in and out of Frankfurt is a breeze, as the airport is one of the largest in Germany and the main hub for the Lufthansa airline.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Frankfurt?

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Main departure station: Central Train Station

Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Frankfurt Central Station) is a major transport hub in the city and the busiest station in the state of Hessen. It features the original 1888 Neo-Renaissance design and some newer neoclassical architecture, making it a unique and visually pleasing station. It's often referred to as the most important station in Germany due to its central location and large economic district. Trains here run internationally to stations in Zurich, Vienna, and Budapest in addition to cities across Germany such as Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich. The station has plenty of amenities, including luggage lockers, toilets and multiple bakeries, a bookshop and newsstand, a supermarket, and other shops.

All train stations in Frankfurt:

  • Central Train Station

  • Central Train Station

Where is the train station in Paderborn?

Main arrival station: Sennelager

Paderborn receives travelers from Frankfurt at its two active train stations.

All train stations in Paderborn:

  • Sennelager

  • Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus

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