Rome2Rio

Essen to Papenburg trains

Find Transport to Papenburg

See all options

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Papenburg takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

2h 41m
Duration
219 km
Distance
€54
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain train 35
3h 16m
€42–100

Essen to Papenburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Papenburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essen to Papenburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Papenburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 2h 8m.

Operators

Train trips from Essen

Train trips to Papenburg

Alternative transport options