The average train between Papenburg and Wilhelmshaven takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Papenburg to Wilhelmshaven. 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 6 times a week between Papenburg and Wilhelmshaven. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Papenburg is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Wilhelmshaven at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Leer(Ostfriesl) and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 55m • 2 changes

2h 26m • 2 changes

2h 25m • 2 changes

2h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Papenburg to Wilhelmshaven? 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 Papenburg to Wilhelmshaven. However, there are services departing from Papenburg station and arriving at Wilhelmshaven station via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Papenburg to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Papenburg to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Book your Papenburg to Wilhelmshaven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Papenburg and Wilhelmshaven is 68.9 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Wilhelmshaven Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 2h 34m.