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Enschede to Paderborn Train Schedule
Trip Summary
You can pick from 35 daily train trips between Enschede and Paderborn. The average train journey from Enschede to Paderborn takes 4 hours and 13 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 3 hours and 16 minutes.
| Distance | 87 mi (139 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 16m |
| Lowest price | $21.40 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Enschede to Paderborn?
There are 3 train lines with service from Enschede to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 24 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 3h 43m | $48.85 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 24 | 4h 23m | $40.72 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 16 | 3h 42m | $37.03 |
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 Enschede to Paderborn start from $21, 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 Enschede leaves from Enschede Drienerlo and 2 other stations. And in Paderborn trains arrive at Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus and one other train station.
From Enschede to Paderborn train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 42 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 16 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Enschede to Paderborn
The distance between Enschede and Paderborn is approximately 87 miles, or 139 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 13 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 16 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 departing from Enschede to Paderborn tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Enschede at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 35 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 Enschede.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Enschede?
Main departure station: Enschede Drienerlo
Enschede has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Paderborn.
All train stations in Enschede:
Enschede Drienerlo
Glanerbrug
De Eschmarke
Where is the train station in Paderborn?
Main arrival station: Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
Paderborn receives travelers from Enschede at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Paderborn:
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
Sennelager
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