The train between Varel and Papenburg takes 2h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Varel 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 Varel and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Varel is at 4:58 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 7:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Varel 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 Varel to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Varel station and arriving at Papenburg station via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Varel to Papenburg train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Varel Bahnhof station.
Varel to Papenburg train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Book your Varel to Papenburg train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Varel and Papenburg is 60.3 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Varel Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 2h 43m.