The train between Papenburg and Essen takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Papenburg to Essen. 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 Papenburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Papenburg is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Papenburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Papenburg station and arriving at Essen station via Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Papenburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Papenburg, Bahnhof station.
Papenburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf station.
Book your Papenburg to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Papenburg and Essen is 182.2 km. The road distance is 219 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 2h 3m.