The average train between Zwolle and Papenburg takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Zwolle 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 twice daily between Zwolle and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Zwolle is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Groningen Europapark and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 16m • 2 changes

2h 39m • 2 changes

2h 39m • 2 changes

2h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zwolle 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 Zwolle to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Zwolle station and arriving at Papenburg station via Groningen Europapark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Zwolle to Papenburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zwolle station.
Zwolle to Papenburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Book your Zwolle to Papenburg train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zwolle and Papenburg is 108.2 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Zwolle to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Groningen Europapark and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 3h 25m.