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Papenburg to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Papenburg and Essen takes 2h 44m and the fastest train 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.

2h 44m
Duration
219 km
Distance
€48
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbftrain train 35
2h 32m
€40–161

Papenburg to Essen train times

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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 218.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Papenburg, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–150 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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