The average train between Gothenburg and Papenburg takes 19h 48m and the fastest train takes 13h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Gothenburg 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 twice daily between Gothenburg and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gothenburg is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 19h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 7m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Gothenburg station and arriving at Papenburg station via Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 48m.
Gothenburg to Papenburg train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Göteborg Centralstation.
Gothenburg to Papenburg train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Book your Gothenburg to Papenburg train tickets online with Öresundståg, Danish Railways (DSB) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gothenburg and Papenburg is 589.6 km. The road distance is 1,060 km.
You can take a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 13h 39m.