What is the cheapest way to get from Almere to Papenburg?

The cheapest way to get from Almere to Papenburg is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almere to Papenburg?

The fastest way to get from Almere to Papenburg is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Almere and Papenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Almere to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Almere Centrum and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof via Zwolle, Hengelo and Rheine, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Almere to Papenburg?

The distance between Almere and Papenburg is 277 km. The road distance is 208.5 km.

How do I travel from Almere to Papenburg without a car?

The best way to get from Almere to Papenburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €60 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Almere to Papenburg?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Almere to Papenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almere to Papenburg train from?

Almere to Papenburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almere Centrum station.

Train or bus from Almere to Papenburg?

The best way to get from Almere to Papenburg is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Almere to Papenburg train arrive?

Almere to Papenburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Almere to Papenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Almere to Papenburg is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Almere to Papenburg.

Where can I stay near Papenburg?

There are 638+ hotels available in Papenburg.

Almere to Papenburg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Almere to Papenburg by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Rheinetrain Ice
4. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain 35
4h 33m
€63–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphaltebus 315 / ...
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401 / ...
7h 13m
€32–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Groningentrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401 / ...
5h 11m
€38–110
Drive 208.5 km
1. Drive from Almere to Papenburgcar 208.5 km
2h 35m
€37–53

Almere to Papenburg by train

51Weekly Trains

4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 276.9 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Almere, Netherlands and Papenburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Almere Centrum to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Zwolle, Hengelo, Rheine, and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almere Centrum to Papenburg, AOK via Lelystad Centrum, Lelystad, Station Centrum, Emmeloord, Busstation, Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte, Groningen, Hoofdstation, Leer, and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB in around 7h 13m.

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