The average train between Spain and Paderborn takes 26h 40m and the fastest train takes 22h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Spain 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 Spain and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 9:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spain is at 4:14 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 26h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Spain to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Spain station and arriving at Paderborn station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.
Spain to Paderborn train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Spain to Paderborn train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Spain to Paderborn train tickets online with Rodalies de Catalunya, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Spain and Paderborn is 1,731.9 km. The road distance is 1,833 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Paderborn Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Duisburg Hbf in around 15h 15m.