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

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Papenburg is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Assen to Papenburg is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Assen and Papenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Assen, Maasstraat and arriving at Papenburg, AOK via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Assen and Papenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Assen to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof via Groningen Europapark, Bad Nieuweschans and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Assen to Papenburg?

The distance between Assen and Papenburg is 112 km. The road distance is 70.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Assen to Papenburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €40 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Assen to Papenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Papenburg bus from?

Assen to Papenburg bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Assen, Maasstraat station.

Where do I catch the Assen to Papenburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Assen to Papenburg?

The best way to get from Assen to Papenburg is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Assen to Papenburg bus arrive?

Assen to Papenburg bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte.

Where does the Assen to Papenburg train arrive?

Assen to Papenburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen Europapark station.

Can I drive from Assen to Papenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Papenburg is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Assen to Papenburg.

Where can I stay near Papenburg?

There are 623+ hotels available in Papenburg.

Assen to Papenburg - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 309 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Assen 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 Assen to Groningen Europaparktrain
2. Take the train from Groningen Europapark to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
3. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
3h 41m
€40–51
Drive 70.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Assen to Papenburgcar 70.9 km
1h 2m
€13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB to Papenburg, AOKbus 600
3h 53m
Line 309 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Assen, Maasstraat to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphaltebus 309 / ...
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401
3. Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB to Papenburg, AOKbus 600
4h 3m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Groningen Europapark to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
2. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
3. Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB to Papenburg, AOKbus 600
4h 8m

Assen to Papenburg by train

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 111.7 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Assen to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Groningen Europapark, Bad Nieuweschans, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Assen to Papenburg, AOK via Groningen, Groningen, Hoofdstation, Leer, and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB in around 3h 53m.

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