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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Papenburg takes 12h 46m 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 46m
Duration
876 km
Distance
€282
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 55m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 55m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 55m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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.

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  • Distance: 876.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 46m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Papenburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Papenburg, Sanitär Kuhr via Köln Hbf, Papenburg, Bahnhof, and Papenburg, Bahnhof in around 9h 39m.

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