The average train between Paderborn and Barcelona takes 24h 8m and the fastest train takes 21h 17m. There is at least one train per day from Paderborn to Barcelona. 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 Paderborn and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 24h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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25h 20m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Barcelona station via Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 8m.
Paderborn to Barcelona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Barcelona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Paderborn to Barcelona train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Barcelona is 1,253.2 km. The road distance is 1,809 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Barcelona-Sants via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Hamm, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 15h 2m.