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The average train between Papenburg and Geneva takes 14h 16m and the fastest train takes 11h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Papenburg to Geneva. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 16m
Duration
1,008 km
Distance
CHF 224
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain train 35
  2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
  4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
11h 27m
CHF 187–370

Papenburg to Geneva train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Papenburg and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Papenburg is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Geneva at 4:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Münster Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 14h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)23h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 22m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 22m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 4m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 22m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 22m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 4m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 22m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 22m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 4m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 22m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 22m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 38m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 22m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 22m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 38m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 22m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 4m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 36m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,008 km
  • Duration: 14h 16m

What companies run services between Papenburg, Germany and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Genève via Münster Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Renens VD in around 11h 27m.

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