Papenburg (Ems) to Hamburg Trains

Trip Overview

The train between Papenburg (Ems) and Hamburg 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 19m
Duration: 230 km
Distance: €54
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 11m

€30–116

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 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 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, October 22, 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, October 23, 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, October 24, 2026

8:55 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 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 Monday, October 26, 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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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.