There are 4 ways to get from Papenburg to Kiel by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain 56
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
4h 35m€58–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus 075 / ...
- Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Kiel central bus stationbus N74
8h 10m€26–40Drive 315.4 km
- Drive from Papenburg to Kielcar 315.4 km
3h 5m€47–67Train via Ppbg, Gasthauskanal/Wiek re
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain 56
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain 42 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
5h 32m€55–198
Papenburg to Kiel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Papenburg to Kiel is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Papenburg to Kiel is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Papenburg to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Ppbg, Gasthauskanal/Wiek re and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Leer ZOB and Bremen Fernbusterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Papenburg to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Papenburg, Bahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Papenburg and Kiel is 338 km. The road distance is 315.4 km.
The best way to get from Papenburg to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €55 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Papenburg to Kiel, including transfers.
Papenburg to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leer ZOB station.
Papenburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
The best way to get from Papenburg to Kiel is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Papenburg, Germany and Kiel, Germany?
You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ppbg, Gasthauskanal/Wiek re to Kiel central bus station via Leer ZOB and Bremen Fernbusterminal in around 8h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leer ZOB to Bremen Fernbusterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Kiel central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Papenburg to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.
Papenburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bremen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Papenburg to Kiel is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Papenburg to Kiel.
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