The average train between Barcelona and Paderborn takes 26h 31m and the fastest train takes 22h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Barcelona to Paderborn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Barcelona and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 9:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 4:24 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 26h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Barcelona station and arriving at Paderborn station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 31m.
Barcelona to Paderborn train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Paderborn train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Barcelona to Paderborn train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barcelona and Paderborn is 1,253.2 km. The road distance is 1,830 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Paderborn Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Duisburg Hbf in around 14h 31m.