The average train between Brussels and Papenburg takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Papenburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Brussels and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Papenburg station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Brussels to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Papenburg, Bahnhof station.
Book your Brussels to Papenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Brussels and Papenburg is 324.2 km. The road distance is 507 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf in around 5h 55m.