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How to get from Erkelenz to Paderborn by train?

By train

To get from Erkelenz to Paderborn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE4 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the RE11 train from Hamm (Westf) Hbf station to Paderborn Hbf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RE11RE11
Walk to Paderborn
Leaves from Erkelenz, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erkelenz
  • 2
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    77 min
  • 6
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    39 min
  • 8
    Walk to Paderborn
    Walk to
    Paderborn
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RE4, RE1 (RRX) and RE11

To get from Erkelenz to Paderborn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE4 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the RE11 train from Hamm (Westf) Hbf station to Paderborn Hbf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RE11RE11
Walk to Paderborn
Leaves from Erkelenz, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erkelenz
  • 2
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    77 min
  • 6
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    39 min
  • 8
    Walk to Paderborn
    Walk to
    Paderborn
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Erkelenz to Paderborn

The distance between Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Paderborn, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 230.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 235 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Erkelenz to Paderborn by 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 Erkelenz

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

Train stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf

Bus stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz Bf
  • Erkelenz, Bahnhof (Bus)
  • Erkelenz, Anton-Heinen Straße

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

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

Train stations close to Paderborn:

  • Paderborn Hbf
  • Paderborn-Kasseler Tor
  • Paderborn Nord

Bus stations close to Paderborn:

  • Paderborn, Mälzerstraße
  • Paderborn, Rosentor
  • Paderborn, Schulstraße

Alternative route by train via RE4, RE1 (RRX) and RE11

To get from Erkelenz to Paderborn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE4 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the RE11 train from Hamm (Westf) Hbf station to Paderborn Hbf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RE11RE11
Walk to Paderborn
Leaves from Erkelenz, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erkelenz
  • 2
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    77 min
  • 6
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    39 min
  • 8
    Walk to Paderborn
    Walk to
    Paderborn
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 235 minutes, using Bus line RE4, Bus line RE1, Bus line RE11.

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

    The alternative route takes 235 minutes, using Bus line RE4, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line RE11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 55 min.

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

    The RE4 train line goes from Dortmund Hbf station near Erkelenz to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station near Paderborn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Erkelenz and Paderborn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 3 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the RE4 train from the Dortmund Hbf station near Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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