Search Flights from Barcelona to Paderborn/Lippstadt

Capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain, Barcelona is one of Europe’s most important cities in terms of tourism and commerce. Barcelona is the 7^th most populated city in the European Union and is home to Spain’s second busiest airport. Serving 40 million passengers annually, Barcelona Airport is one of the major factors that contributes to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.  

Rail

You can easily get to the airport using the rail system from the Old City, Barceloneta, or Sagrada Familia, which is one of the city’s most important monuments. By transferring to the Barcelona Sants Station, which is 7 stops from Catalunya Square, and 5 stops from Sagrada Familia, you can get on the 30-minute long train to the airport. Barcelona has been using metro and railway networks for urban transportation since the 1920’s. There is a transfer point located between each rail line. Thus, you can get from locations outside of the city and within the city to the airport without having to deal with above ground traffic.

Airport Buses

Catalunya Square, a few minutes walking distance from the districts of Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta and El Raval, is the departure point for the Aerobus buses that provide transportation to the airport. The bus lines A1 and A2 provide transportation to the airport during the day; the trip takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. At night the N16 and N17 bus lines provide transportation to the airport.

These buses operate between 5 am and 12:30 am. During peak hours these buses run every 5 minutes. The fare for these buses is cheaper than taking a taxi.

Taxi

Another convenient mode of transportation to the get to Barcelona Airport, which is located 12 km from central Barcelona, is by taxi.

However, transportation from central locations in the city, especially if you’re traveling alone, can be quite expensive.

Personal Car

Driving from the city center or coastal areas to Barcelona Airport takes around 20 minutes. To get to the airport all you have to do is follow the wide and long avenue Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes. Once you pass the bridge over Llobregat River you will enter the Castelldefels area and the road will continue to the airport access road. The airport is divided into 2 buildings; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The airport stands out for its passenger capacity and parking capacity. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots and has a total car park capacity of 19,000 vehicles.

Airport Information

Barcelona is a popular tourist destination, particularly for those coming from Northern Europe. Barcelona Airport, also known as Barcelona-El Prat Airport, offers a total of 42 restaurants, cafes, and pubs to ensure passengers have a pleasant time while at the airport.

Barcelona Airport also offers tax-free shopping services at the Duty Free shops. The airport also features free wireless internet connection and has an area dedicated to exhibitions and performances.

Paderborn, a city connected to the administrative region of Detmold in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, is one of the most important trade and tourism centers of the country. Public transportation in the city of Paderborn is interconnected and all the transport networks are linked to the German Railways.

Paderborn Lippstadt International Airport in particular is connected to many main roads. The city of Paderborn has extensive networks that connect it with other cities in Germany.

Buses and trains are the most common means of public transportation in the city. These public transportation alternatives are quite affordable and therefore preferred by tourists visiting the city and locals. The highways and inner city roads in Paderborn are very well maintained and expansive.

Some of the buses in the city use the main highway roads while others use intra-city transport networks. The trains are a great option for passengers who want to take a day-trip to other cities nearby. The roads linking the train station and the airport are easily accessible; therefore transportation by bus or car is very convenient as well.

Rental car services are another popular transportation alternative in addition to buses and trains. Many tourists who visit the city prefer to rent a car because of the affordable gasoline prices and easy-to-navigate roads.

Bus

The main route for bus lines S60 and 460 are between the Paderborn railway station and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport. Night Express bus NE16 operates on Friday and Saturday nights and nights before public holidays. NE16 is a one-way service, providing transportation from the central bus station (Königsplatz) and train station to the airport. Bus lines S60 and 460 operate from 8:30 am to 6 pm on weekdays and from 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. For more detailed information on bus routes and times please call 05251/2930400.

Train

The easiest way to get to Paderborn is to transfer at the Paderborn train station. The Intercity (IC) and InterCityExpress (ICE) trains are directly connected to Paderborn city center. The main station Hauptbahnhof (HBF) has another local rail network linked to Paderborn. You can easily travel to Bielefeld, Altenbeken, Hanover, Detmold, Warburg, Kassel, Soest, Hamm and Münster from this station.

Taxi

There are numerous taxis readily available at the terminal exit at Paderborn Lippstadt Airport. If you want to make a reservation before your flight to Paderborn, you can contact one of the following taxi companies: Taxi Portobella/Jonda Taxi, Taxi Seibel, Taxi 2122, BP-Taxi, Taxi Kunka, Hermesmeyer, and Taxi Kness. Taxis at the airport operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It costs around 40-50 euros to get to the city from the airport. It takes about 16 minutes to get to Paderborn from the airport, but that time can vary depending on the traffic conditions.

Rental Car

There are a total of 3 rental car companies located in the multi-storey car park at Paderborn Lippstadt Airport; Avis (02955-748023), Europcar (02955-421) and Sixt Rent a Car (02955-77417). You can rent your vehicle at a more advantageous price if you make a reservation online before arriving in Paderborn. Or you can check the availability at one of these companies when you arrive at the airport. The airport is located near the town of Büren. It takes about 16 minutes to get to Paderborn city center from the airport.