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Zwolle to Papenburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zwolle and Papenburg takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.

5h 9m
Duration
185 km
Distance
€38
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningen Europaparktrain train Sprinter / ...
  2. Take the train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 20134 / ...
3h 26m
€21–47

Zwolle to Papenburg train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Zwolle and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Zwolle is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Groningen Europapark and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 9m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 184.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Zwolle, Netherlands and Papenburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Zwolle to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Groningen Europapark and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 3h 26m.

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