The average train between Kiel and Papenburg takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 Kiel and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Papenburg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Kiel to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Book your Kiel to Papenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and metronom.
The distance between Kiel and Papenburg is 226.8 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 19m.