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Trip Overview

The average train between Papenburg (Ems) and Hamburg takes 3h 54m 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 54m
Duration
230 km
Distance
€48
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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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.

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  • Distance: 230 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Papenburg (Ems), Germany and Hamburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Hamburg Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Bremen Hbf in around 3h 8m.

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