What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Papenburg?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Papenburg is to bus via Amsterdam which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Papenburg?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Papenburg is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Papenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Ppbg, Gasthauskanal/Wiek re via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Papenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Brussels to Papenburg?

The distance between Brussels and Papenburg is 514 km. The road distance is 384.3 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Papenburg without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Papenburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €85 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Papenburg?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Brussels to Papenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Papenburg bus from?

Brussels to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Papenburg train from?

Brussels to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Papenburg?

The best way to get from Brussels to Papenburg is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €85 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Brussels to Papenburg bus arrive?

Brussels to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Brussels to Papenburg train arrive?

Brussels to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Papenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Papenburg is 384 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Brussels to Papenburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Papenburg?

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Where can I stay near Papenburg?

There are 697+ hotels available in Papenburg.

Brussels to Papenburg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Papenburg by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain 35
5h 49m
€90–391
Bus via Amsterdam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus N44 / ...
8h 52m
€38–63
Drive 384.3 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Papenburgcar 384.3 km
4h 26m
€60–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Groningenbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)bus 72006 / ...
9h 47m

Brussels to Papenburg by train

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Distance: 514 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Papenburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Ppbg, Gasthauskanal/Wiek re via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB in around 8h 52m.

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