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Trip Summary
You can pick from 75 daily train trips between Paderborn and Schwäbisch Gmünd. The average train journey from Paderborn to Schwäbisch Gmünd takes 6 hours and 56 minutes, but some DB Intercity-Express train trips are as short as 5 hours and 12 minutes.
Distance | 207 mi (333 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 12m |
Lowest price | $25.22 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Paderborn to Schwäbisch Gmünd
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: $65 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: $25 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: $25 one-way
Which train should you take from Paderborn to Schwäbisch Gmünd?
There are 3 train lines with service from Paderborn to Schwäbisch Gmünd. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 49 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 7 | 6h 11m | $75.73 |
Deutsche Bahn | 49 | 7h 23m | $81.39 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 43 | 6h 33m | $69.76 |
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 Paderborn to Schwäbisch Gmünd start from $25, and on average cost . Daily there are 43 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Schwäbisch Gmünd. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Paderborn leaves from Paderborn Central Station and 4 other stations. And in Schwäbisch Gmünd trains arrive at Train Station .
From Paderborn to Schwäbisch Gmünd train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 33 minutes. If you are looking to get to Schwäbisch Gmünd faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 12 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Paderborn and Schwäbisch Gmünd is approximately 207 miles, or 333 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 56 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 12 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.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Paderborn to Schwäbisch Gmünd. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Paderborn at 12:00am 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 75 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 Schwäbisch Gmünd to Paderborn.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Paderborn?
Main departure station: Sennelager
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Paderborn where you can board the train.
All train stations in Paderborn:
Sennelager
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
Paderborn Central Station
Paderborn Nord
Paderborn Kasseler Tor
Where is the train station in Schwäbisch Gmünd?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Schwäbisch Gmünd has one train station.
All train stations in Schwäbisch Gmünd:
Train Station
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