The average train between Hanover and Papenburg takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 Hanover and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Papenburg station via Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Hanover to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Book your Hanover to Papenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hanover and Papenburg is 175.4 km. The road distance is 237 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Hannover Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl) every 2 hours. Tickets cost €60–85 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours.