The average train between Potsdam and Papenburg takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Potsdam to Papenburg. 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 Potsdam and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 3:41 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Potsdam to Papenburg? 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 Potsdam to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Papenburg station via Rheine, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Potsdam to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Potsdam to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Papenburg, Bahnhof station.
Book your Potsdam to Papenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ODEG.
The distance between Potsdam and Papenburg is 388.4 km. The road distance is 557 km.
You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Berlin Hbf and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 6h 49m.