The average train between Madrid and Paderborn takes 34h 50m and the fastest train takes 33h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid 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 once daily between Madrid and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 34h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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33h 56m • 4 changes
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35h 16m • 4 changes
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33h 56m • 4 changes
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36h 16m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Paderborn station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 50m.
Madrid to Paderborn train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Paderborn train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Paderborn train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Paderborn is 1,577.5 km. The road distance is 2,435 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Paderborn Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Duisburg Hbf in around 18h 34m.