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How to get fromHanover to Papenburgby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train Re1
    4h 3m
    €43–75
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Leer ZOBbus bus 144
    5h 37m
    €16–45
  3. Drive 203.9 km

    1. Drive from Hanover to Papenburgcar car 203.9 km
    2h 45m
    €29–41
  4. Train via Hannover Bahnhof Linden/Fischerhof

    1. Take the train from Hannover Bahnhof Linden/Fischerhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 56
    4h 24m
    €45–50

Hanover to Papenburg by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Papenburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl) every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Leer ZOB 5 times a week. Tickets cost €16–45 and the journey takes 4h.

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