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How to get fromPapenburg (Ems) to Amsterdamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Papenburg (Ems) to Amsterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Enschede

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    1. Take the train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Rheine, Bahnhoftrain train 35
    2. Take the train from Rheine to Hengelotrain train
    3. Take the train from Hengelo to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Ice
    4h 43m
    €39–86

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 075 / ...
    5h 6m
    €49–64

  3. Drive  236.8 km

    1. Drive from Papenburg (Ems) to Amsterdamcar car 236.8 km
    2h 55m
    €44–63

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRE - AMS
    4h 42m
    €130–435

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain train 20105 / ...
    2. Take the train from Groningen to Amsterdam Zuidtrain train Intercity
    4h 51m
    €59–94

Papenburg (Ems) to Amsterdam by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Papenburg (Ems), Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Amsterdam Centraal via Rheine, Bahnhof, Rheine, and Hengelo in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijk once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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