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 4 times a day between Papenburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:03 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, Bahnhof station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. 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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Papenburg and Essen is 182.2 km. The road distance is 203 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 9m.