There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems) by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Rheine
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rheinetrain Ice
- Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain 35
4h 22m€39–79Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus 075 / ...
5h 13m€50–60Drive 232.7 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems)car 232.7 km
3h 1m€43–62Train
- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain Intercity
- Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20134 / ...
5h 49m€60–93
Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems) is to train via Rheine which costs €35 - €80 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems) is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems). However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof via Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems). However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof via Rheine, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Papenburg (Ems) is 299 km. The road distance is 232.7 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems) without a car is to train via Rheine which takes 4h 22m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems), including transfers.
Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems) train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems) is to train via Rheine which takes 4h 22m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €65 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Papenburg (Ems), Germany?
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Rheine and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOB once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rheine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leer ZOB station.
Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems) train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rheine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems) is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Amsterdam to Papenburg (Ems).
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