The average train between Kiel and Papenburg takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. 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 5 times a day between Kiel and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 34m. 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 5h 34m.
Kiel to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Book your Kiel to Papenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) 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 13m.