Paderborn to Essen by train

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Overview: trains from Paderborn to Essen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Paderborn to Essen, 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 06:09 View journey
Last train 20:11 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 27m View journey
Distance (km) 123
Trains / day 37 View all
Cheapest journey US$31.50 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 31m
Train operators 9

Going from Paderborn to Essen by train

About to set off from Paderborn to Essen by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train travel between Paderborn and Essen: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Paderborn to Essen:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$31.50

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 9 months in advance.

Paderborn to Essen daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Essen on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 37 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:09: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:11: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 07:11: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:11: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 2 minutes: frequency of train departures

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Paderborn to Essen?

On this route spanning 123 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Booking Paderborn to Essen trains in advance

Booking your Paderborn to Essen tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 9 months before departure.

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Learn more about train travel from Paderborn to Essen

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Essen city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Paderborn to Essen

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

The distance between Paderborn and Essen is 123 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.