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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Papenburg is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Papenburg is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Papenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Ppbg, Gasthauskanal/Wiek re via Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Papenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof via Bremen Hbf and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Papenburg?

The distance between Hamburg and Papenburg is 230 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Papenburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €40 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Hamburg to Papenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Papenburg bus from?

Hamburg to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Papenburg train from?

Hamburg to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Papenburg?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Papenburg is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €40 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Hamburg to Papenburg bus arrive?

Hamburg to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leer ZOB station.

Where does the Hamburg to Papenburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Papenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Papenburg is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Hamburg to Papenburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Papenburg?

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Hamburg to Papenburg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 600 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train Ic56 / ...
3h 53m
€41–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leer ZOBbus N44 / ...
5h 27m
€17–28
Drive 224.4 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Papenburgcar 224.4 km
2h 23m
€33–47
Train, line 600 bus
1. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56
3. Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB to Papenburg, Hauptkanal lks 95bus 600
4h 31m

Hamburg to Papenburg by train

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 230.1 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Papenburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Bremen Hbf and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leer ZOB twice daily. Tickets cost €17–28 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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