The average train between Linz and Papenburg takes 13h 13m and the fastest train takes 11h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 3 times a day between Linz and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 13h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Papenburg station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
Linz to Papenburg train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Papenburg train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Papenburg, Bahnhof station.
Book your Linz to Papenburg train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Papenburg is 718 km. The road distance is 1,148 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 11h 45m.