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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Paderborn takes 35h 21m and the fastest train takes 35h 16m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week 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.

35h 21m
Duration
2,430 km
Distance
€487
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Paderborn train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Madrid and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 35h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express35h 16m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express35h 16m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    OuigoRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express35h 36m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express35h 16m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Paderborn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,430.1 km
  • Duration: 35h 21m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Paderborn Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 18h 48m.

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