Papenburg (Ems) to Hamburg Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Papenburg (Ems) and Hamburg takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Papenburg (Ems) to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 35m
Duration: 230 km
Distance: €48
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain 56 / ...
Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...

3h 8m

€26–85

Papenburg (Ems) to Hamburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Papenburg (Ems) and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Papenburg (Ems) is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Leer(Ostfriesl) and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

10:55 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 8:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

10:55 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 8:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

10:55 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 8:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

10:55 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 8:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

10:55 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 8:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

8:55 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 7:15 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

10:55 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 7:15 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 9:15 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Papenburg (Ems) to Hamburg? 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.