The average train between Alicante and Paderborn takes 38h 26m and the fastest train takes 37h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante 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 Alicante and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 4:37 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 38h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Paderborn station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 26m.
Alicante to Paderborn train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Paderborn train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Alicante to Paderborn train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alicante and Paderborn is 1,651.7 km. The road distance is 2,376 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Paderborn Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Duisburg Hbf in around 20h 37m.