Paderborn to Mannheim by train

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Overview: trains from Paderborn to Mannheim

Find the key information for travelling by train from Paderborn to Mannheim, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:09 View journey
Last train 23:23 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 37m View journey
Distance (km) 249
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey £88.61 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 6m
Train operators 22

Taking the train from Paderborn to Mannheim

Ready to book a trip from Paderborn to Mannheim by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost from Paderborn to Mannheim

Ready to book tickets from Paderborn to Mannheim? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Paderborn and Mannheim typically run £88.61.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 7 months in advance.

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Paderborn to Mannheim train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:09.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:15.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:09.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:23.

  • 35 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 23 minutes.

Average train travel time from Paderborn to Mannheim

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 37 minutes, travelling a total distance of 249 kilometres.

When are tickets between Paderborn and Mannheim available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Paderborn and Mannheim can be purchased 7 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Paderborn to Mannheim by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Mannheim.

FAQs about the train journey from Paderborn to Mannheim

Want to know more about your journey from Paderborn to Mannheim? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Paderborn and Mannheim covers 249 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.