The average train between Madrid and Paderborn takes 34h 38m and the fastest train takes 33h 56m. The train service runs several times 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 twice 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 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 34h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Paderborn Hbf station via Barcelona-Sants station, Paris Gare De Lyon station and Essen Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 38m.
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 National Express, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
The distance between Madrid and Paderborn is 1577.5 km. The road distance is 1900 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 Essen Hbf in around 18h 41m.