Train Papenburg to Kiel from €89 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Papenburg and Kiel takes 5h 19m 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.

5h 19m
Duration: 338 km
Distance: €89
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain 56
Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7

4h 31m

€62–225

Papenburg to Kiel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Papenburg and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Papenburg is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Leer(Ostfriesl) and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

10:55 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 5:40 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 7:40 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
4:55 PM → 9:40 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

10:55 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 5:40 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 7:40 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
4:55 PM → 9:40 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

10:55 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 7:52 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
4:55 PM → 9:40 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

10:55 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 7:52 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
4:55 PM → 9:40 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

10:55 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 7:52 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
4:55 PM → 9:40 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

10:55 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 7:52 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
4:55 PM → 9:52 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

12:55 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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