Essen to Papenburg Trains

Essen to Papenburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Papenburg takes 2h 48m 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 48m
Duration: 219 km
Distance: €47
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain 35

3h 18m

€36–84

Essen to Papenburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, 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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:40 AM → 2:54 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 4:54 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
3:40 PM → 6:55 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
5:40 PM → 8:54 PM
3h 14m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:40 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 2:54 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 4:54 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:16 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 2:54 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:16 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 2:54 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 4:54 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:16 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 2:54 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 4:54 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:16 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 2:54 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 4:54 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:16 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 2:54 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 4:54 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
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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.

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Essen to Papenburg train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:40 AM → 2:54 PM

1:40 PM → 4:54 PM

3:40 PM → 6:55 PM

5:40 PM → 8:54 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:40 AM → 10:54 AM

9:40 AM → 12:54 PM

11:40 AM → 2:54 PM

1:40 PM → 4:54 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:16 AM → 8:54 AM

8:16 AM → 10:54 AM

10:16 AM → 12:54 PM

12:16 PM → 2:54 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:16 AM → 10:54 AM

10:16 AM → 12:54 PM

12:16 PM → 2:54 PM

2:16 PM → 4:54 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:16 AM → 10:54 AM

10:16 AM → 12:54 PM

12:16 PM → 2:54 PM

2:16 PM → 4:54 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:16 AM → 10:54 AM

10:16 AM → 12:54 PM

12:16 PM → 2:54 PM

2:16 PM → 4:54 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:16 AM → 10:54 AM

10:16 AM → 12:54 PM

12:16 PM → 2:54 PM

2:16 PM → 4:54 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhof

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