The average train between Aachen and Papenburg takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Papenburg. 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 every 4 hours between Aachen and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 4:36 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Papenburg station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Aachen to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Papenburg, Bahnhof station.
Book your Aachen to Papenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Aachen and Papenburg is 271.4 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf in around 4h 44m.