The average train between Papenburg and Kiel takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Papenburg to Kiel. 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 Kiel. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Papenburg is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Leer(Ostfriesl) and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 57m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Papenburg to Kiel? 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 Papenburg to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Leer(Ostfriesl) station and arriving at Kiel Hbf station via Bremen Hbf station and Hamburg Dammtor station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Papenburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Papenburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
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The distance between Papenburg and Kiel is 226.8 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf, and Hamburg Dammtor in around 5h 4m.