The average train between Zurich and Papenburg takes 12h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Papenburg. 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 5 times a day between Zurich and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 12h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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20h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Papenburg? 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 Zurich to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Papenburg station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
Zurich to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Papenburg, Bahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Papenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Zurich and Papenburg is 640.2 km. The road distance is 876 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Papenburg, Sanitär Kuhr via Köln Hbf, Papenburg, Bahnhof, and Papenburg, Bahnhof in around 9h 39m.