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

The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Papenburg is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Papenburg is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Arnhem and Papenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Arnhem station to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Central Station and arriving at Papenburg, AOK via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Arnhem and Papenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof via Deventer and Rheine, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Arnhem to Papenburg?

The distance between Arnhem and Papenburg is 242 km. The road distance is 192.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Arnhem to Papenburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €55 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Arnhem to Papenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Papenburg bus from?

Arnhem to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arnhem Central Station.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Papenburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Arnhem to Papenburg?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Papenburg is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Arnhem to Papenburg bus arrive?

Arnhem to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Arnhem to Papenburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Arnhem to Papenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Papenburg is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Arnhem to Papenburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Arnhem to Papenburg?

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Where can I stay near Papenburg?

There are 652+ hotels available in Papenburg.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Arnhem 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 Arnhem Centraal to Deventertrain
2. Take the train from Deventer to Rheinetrain Ice
3. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain 35
4h 31m
€55–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N69 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus N44 / ...
7h 42m
€23–39
Drive 192.1 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Papenburgcar 192.1 km
2h 22m
€35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
3. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
4. Take the bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leerbus 620
5h 59m
€47–117

Arnhem to Papenburg by train

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242.3 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Deventer, Rheine, and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Papenburg, AOK via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB in around 7h 42m.

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