The average train between Papenburg and Barcelona takes 22h 40m and the fastest train takes 14h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Papenburg 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 twice daily between Papenburg and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Papenburg is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 22h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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28h 29m • 3 changes
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22h 33m • 3 changes
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28h 29m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Papenburg to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Papenburg station and arriving at Barcelona station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 40m.
Papenburg to Barcelona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Papenburg, Bahnhof station.
Papenburg to Barcelona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Papenburg to Barcelona train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Papenburg and Barcelona is 1,357.9 km. The road distance is 1,910 km.
You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Barcelona-Sants via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 15h 39m.