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There are 6 ways to get from Papenburg to Amsterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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 40m
    €40–153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus N44 / ...
    5h
    €20–35

  3. Drive 236 km

    1. Drive from Papenburg to Amsterdamcar car 236 km
    2h 54m
    €42–61

  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 40m
    €132–422

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus bus 72009 / ...
    2. Take the train from Groningen to Amsterdam Zuidtrain train Intercity
    5h 11m

  6. Bus, train via Groningen

    1. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus bus 401
    2. Take the train from Groningen to Amsterdam Zuidtrain train Intercity
    5h 25m
    €37–70

Papenburg to Amsterdam by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Amsterdam Centraal via Rheine, Bahnhof, Rheine, and Hengelo in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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