There are 3 ways to get from Viersen to Papenburg by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Recklinghausen Hbftrain Re42
- Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain 35
4h 3m€47–167Drive 248.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Viersen to Papenburgcar 248.8 km
2h 31m€36–52Train via Rheine
- Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Rheinetrain Re
- Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain 35
6h 23m
Viersen to Papenburg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Viersen to Papenburg is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Viersen to Papenburg is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Viersen to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Viersen Bahnhof and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof via Recklinghausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Viersen and Papenburg is 270 km. The road distance is 248.8 km.
The best way to get from Viersen to Papenburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €45 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Viersen to Papenburg, including transfers.
Viersen to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Viersen Bahnhof station.
Viersen to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Recklinghausen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Viersen to Papenburg is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Viersen to Papenburg.
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What companies run services between Viersen, Germany and Papenburg, Germany?
You can take a train from Viersen Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Recklinghausen Hbf in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Viersen Bahnhof to Recklinghausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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