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

From Köln to Paderborn by light rail and train

To get from Köln to Paderborn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Deutzer Freiheit station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE7 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 10 min. The light rail and train schedule from Köln may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Paderborn on the Moovit app.

190min
Light Rail - 77
Train - RE7RE7
Train - RE11RE11
Walk to Paderborn
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Aachener Str./Gürtel
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RE7RE7
    Wait for train
    RE7
    Rheine Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    93 min
  • 7
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paderborn
    Walk to
    Paderborn
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Köln to Paderborn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Deutzer Freiheit 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 40 min. The light rail and train schedule from Köln may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Paderborn on the Moovit app.

220min
Light Rail - 77
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RE11RE11
Walk to Paderborn
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Frechen-Benzelrath
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    107 min
  • 7
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paderborn
    Walk to
    Paderborn
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Köln to Paderborn

The distance between Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Paderborn, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 201.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln to Paderborn 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.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Köln to Paderborn

To check the light rail and train schedule from Köln to Paderborn using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Köln) and destination (Paderborn), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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

To get from Köln to Paderborn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Deutzer Freiheit 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 40 min. The light rail and train schedule from Köln may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Paderborn on the Moovit app.

220min
Light Rail - 77
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RE11RE11
Walk to Paderborn
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Frechen-Benzelrath
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    107 min
  • 7
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paderborn
    Walk to
    Paderborn
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Light Rail line 7, Train line RE7, Train line RE11.

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

    The alternative route takes 220 minutes, using Light Rail line 7, Train line RE1 (RRX), Train line RE11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

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

    The 7 light rail line goes from Köln Aachener Str./Gürtel station near Köln to Köln Deutzer Freiheit station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Köln Deutzer Freiheit station near Paderborn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    The total travel time between Köln and Paderborn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 3 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 7 light rail from the Köln Aachener Str./Gürtel station near Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the light rail at the Köln Deutzer Freiheit station, which is closest to Paderborn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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