How to get from Paderborn to Köln by light rail and train?

From Paderborn to Köln by light rail and train

To get from Paderborn to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE11 train from Paderborn Hbf station to Hamm (Westf) Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE7 train and finally take the 7 light rail from Köln Deutzer Freiheit station to Köln Zündorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to train station
Train - RE11RE11
Train - RE7RE7
Light Rail - 77
Leaves from Paderborn Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE7RE7
    Wait for train
    RE7
    Köln Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    560 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Zündorf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Köln Zündorf
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Zündorf
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Paderborn to Köln by light rail and train via RE11, RE1 (RRX) and 7

To get from Paderborn to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE11 train from Paderborn Hbf station to Hamm (Westf) Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 7 light rail from Köln Deutzer Freiheit station to Köln Zündorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min.

224min
Walk to train station
Train - RE11RE11
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 77
Leaves from Paderborn Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    107 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    560 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Zündorf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Köln Zündorf
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Zündorf
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paderborn to Köln

The distance between Paderborn, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 206.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paderborn to Köln by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Paderborn

Paderborn is located at Paderborn, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Paderborn, Le-Mans-Wall.

Train stations close to Paderborn:

  • Paderborn Hbf
  • Paderborn-Kasseler Tor
  • Paderborn Nord

Bus stations close to Paderborn:

  • Paderborn, Le-Mans-Wall
  • Paderborn, Mälzerstraße
  • Paderborn, Rosentor

Public transit stations close to Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Köln is located at Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Köln Zündorf.

Train stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Porz Bahnhof
  • Köln Wahn S-Bahn

Bus stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Zündorf
  • Köln Zündorf Mitte
  • Köln Zündorf Groov

Related Routes

Alternative route from Paderborn to Köln by light rail and train via RE11, RE1 (RRX) and 7

To get from Paderborn to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE11 train from Paderborn Hbf station to Hamm (Westf) Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 7 light rail from Köln Deutzer Freiheit station to Köln Zündorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min.

224min
Walk to train station
Train - RE11RE11
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 77
Leaves from Paderborn Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    107 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    560 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Zündorf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Köln Zündorf
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Zündorf
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paderborn to Köln?

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line RE11, Bus line RE7, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Paderborn to Köln?

    The alternative route takes 224 minutes, using Bus line RE11, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Paderborn to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The RE11 train line goes from Paderborn Hbf station near Paderborn to Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof station near Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Paderborn to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Paderborn and Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 3 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Paderborn to get to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the RE11 train from the Paderborn Hbf station near Paderborn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Paderborn and Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the train at the Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof station, which is closest to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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