The average train between Dresden and Papenburg takes 10h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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 4 times a day between Dresden and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 10h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dresden to Papenburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Leer(Ostfriesl) station via Hamburg Hbf station and Bremen Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
Dresden to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
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The distance between Dresden and Papenburg is 487.9 km. The road distance is 577 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 7h 37m.