Zurich to Papenburg Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Papenburg takes 12h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.

12h 51m
Duration: 876 km
Distance: €309
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain 35

9h 39m

€262–402

Zurich to Papenburg train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Zurich and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 12h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:59 PM → 10:54 AM
Arrives next day
21h 55m • 2 changes
9:59 PM → 12:54 PM
Arrives next day
15h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:54 PM
8h 55m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 55m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 10:54 AM
Arrives next day
20h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:54 PM
8h 55m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 55m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 10:54 AM
Arrives next day
20h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:54 PM
8h 55m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 55m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 10:54 AM
Arrives next day
20h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:54 PM
8h 55m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 55m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 10:54 AM
Arrives next day
20h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:54 PM
8h 55m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 55m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 10:54 AM
Arrives next day
20h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:54 PM
8h 55m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 6:55 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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