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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam to Paderborn
Cheapest price on Sep 15
€29
Average ticket price on Sep 15
€59
Fastest journey on Sep 15
4 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
4 h 8 m
Trains on Sep 15
26
Distance
274 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Paderborn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Paderborn will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Paderborn without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 3223 · ICE 1547 · 90019+
200157:36 AM5h04Amsterdam Zuid12:40 PMPaderborn Hbf€291One-way3 transfers- IC 3023 · ICE 1547 · 90019+200157:24 AM5h16Amsterdam Centraal12:40 PMPaderborn Hbf€291One-way3 transfers
- IC 3561 · 20093 · 10163 · ICE 9474:56 PM5h41Amsterdam Zuid10:37 PMPaderborn Hbf€341One-way4 transfers
- IC 3537 · 20081 · 10139 · ICE 94110:56 AM5h14Amsterdam Zuid4:10 PMPaderborn Hbf€351One-way4 transfers
- IC 3545 · 20085 · 10147 · ICE 94312:56 PM5h14Amsterdam Zuid6:10 PMPaderborn Hbf€351One-way4 transfers
- ICE 121 · 31250 · 267116:38 AM4h08Amsterdam Centraal10:46 AMPaderborn Hbf€441One-way2 transfers
- ICE 125 · 31262 · 2672312:38 PM4h08Amsterdam Centraal4:46 PMPaderborn Hbf€491One-way2 transfers
- ICE 127 · 31266 · 267272:38 PM4h08Amsterdam Centraal6:46 PMPaderborn Hbf€371One-way2 transfers
- ICE 129 · 31270 · 267314:38 PM4h08Amsterdam Centraal8:46 PMPaderborn Hbf€491One-way2 transfers
- ICE 123 · 31258 · ICE 174710:31 AM4h10Amsterdam Centraal2:41 PMPaderborn Hbf€441One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Paderborn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Paderborn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, while a flight costs an average of €642.
Distance: 274 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€65 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €642 Average price | €63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Paderborn:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Paderborn costing on average €65.
A bus is €611 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Paderborn costing on average €642.
Other travel options to Paderborn take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 17m.
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Live departures
Amsterdam to Paderborn train times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Paderborn trains for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 127 · 31266 · 26727 | 2:38 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h08 | 6:46 PM Paderborn Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3553 · 20089 · 10155 · ICE 945 | 2:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h14 | 8:10 PM Paderborn Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 3055+20031+89731 · 90035 | 3:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h16 | 8:40 PM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3255+20031+89731 · 90035 | 3:36 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h04 | 8:40 PM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 129 · 31270 · 26731 | 4:38 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h08 | 8:46 PM Paderborn Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3561 · 20093 · 10163 · ICE 947 | 4:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h41 | 10:37 PM Paderborn Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 221 · 31274 · 26735 | 6:38 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h08 | 10:46 PM Paderborn Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3071+20039+89739 · 90043 | 7:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h39 | 1:03 AM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3571 · IC 3071+20039+89739 | 7:26 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h37 | 1:03 AM Paderborn Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 60403 · ICE 1541+ 75001 | On time 9:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h26 | 5:27 AM Paderborn Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3079+20043+ICE 920 · 90005 | 9:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h16 | 5:40 AM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3579 · IC 3079+20043+ICE 920 | 9:26 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 8h14 | 5:40 AM Paderborn Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
| IC 3091 · 26807 · 90013+20009 | 12:23 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 9h17 | 9:40 AM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 1414 · IC 3015 · 26809 · 90015 | 4:19 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h21 | 10:40 AM Paderborn Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 121 · 31250 · 26711 | On time 6:38 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h08 | 10:46 AM Paderborn Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3521 · 20073 · 10123 · ICE 847 | 6:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h14 | 12:10 PM Paderborn Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 3023 · ICE 1547 · 90019+20015 | 7:24 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h16 | 12:40 PM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3223 · ICE 1547 · 90019+20015 | 7:36 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h04 | 12:40 PM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 225 · 31254 · 26715 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h15 | 12:46 PM Paderborn Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3227 · 26815 · 90021+20017 | 8:36 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h04 | 1:40 PM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3529 · 20077 · 10131 · ICE 849 | 8:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h14 | 2:10 PM Paderborn Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 3031 · 26817 · 90023+20019 | 9:24 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h16 | 2:40 PM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3231 · 26817 · 90023+20019 | 9:36 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h04 | 2:40 PM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 123 · 31258 · ICE 1747 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h10 | 2:41 PM Paderborn Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3235 · 26819 · 90025+20021 | 10:36 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h04 | 3:40 PM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3537 · 20081 · 10139 · ICE 941 | 10:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h14 | 4:10 PM Paderborn Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 3039 · 26821 · 90027+20023 | 11:24 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h16 | 4:40 PM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3239 · 26821 · 90027+20023 | 11:36 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h04 | 4:40 PM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 125 · 31262 · 26723 | On time 12:38 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h08 | 4:46 PM Paderborn Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3545 · 20085 · 10147 · ICE 943 | 12:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h14 | 6:10 PM Paderborn Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| IC 3047 · 26825 · 90031+20027 | 1:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h16 | 6:40 PM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 3247 · 26825 · 90031+20027 | 1:36 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h04 | 6:40 PM Paderborn Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Paderborn
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Trains from Amsterdam to Paderborn run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 274 km distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 274 km |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Amsterdam to Paderborn trainsDeutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Amsterdam and Paderborn from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam to Paderborn
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Paderborn by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paderborn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Amsterdam to Paderborn
Most Amsterdam to Paderborn trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to Paderborn Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Paderborn Nord. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Paderborn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Amsterdam station do trains to Paderborn leave from?
Getting to Amsterdam Centraal from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Getting to Amsterdam Zuid from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Zuid is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Zuid train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant As, Gustavino
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Zuid: Elevators, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Amsterdam Zuid, citizenM Amsterdam South, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South.
Getting to Amsterdam Sloterdijk from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Sloterdijk is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Sloterdijk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Helden, Grand Café Hermes
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk, Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station, MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West.
Which Paderborn station do trains from Amsterdam arrive at?
Getting to Paderborn Hbf from Paderborn city centre
Paderborn Hbf is 1 km from Paderborn city centre. Public transport options include:
Paderborn Hbf train station facilities and services
Paderborn Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Koya Kitchen, Café Central, Moso Sushi & Grill, Waffel Dream
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Paderborn Hbf. ATMs are available at Paderborn Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Paderborn Hbf. Information desks are available at Paderborn Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Paderborn Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paderborn Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Paderborn Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paderborn Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Haus Irma, Südhotel.
Getting to Paderborn Nord from Paderborn city centre
Paderborn Nord is 1 km from Paderborn city centre. Public transport options include:
Paderborn Nord train station facilities and services
Paderborn Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria, Café Röhren, Cherusker Klause, Haci Baba
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Paderborn Nord. ATMs are available at Paderborn Nord.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Paderborn Nord. Information desks are available at Paderborn Nord.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Paderborn Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paderborn Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Paderborn Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paderborn Nord.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Aspethera, Zur Mühle, Arthotel Ana Fleur, Cherusker Hof.
Getting to Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus from Paderborn city centre
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus is 4 km from Paderborn city centre. Public transport options include:
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus train station facilities and services
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Nikopolis, Meinolfusstube, Alte Residenz, Indian Curryhouse
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus. ATMs are available at Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus. Information desks are available at Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Waldhotel Nachtigall, Hotel am Schloß.
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