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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Papenburg is to bus which costs €20 - €55 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Papenburg is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Papenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Papenburg, AOK via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Papenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Kiel to Papenburg?

The distance between Kiel and Papenburg is 338 km. The road distance is 314.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Papenburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Kiel to Papenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Papenburg bus from?

Kiel to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Papenburg train from?

Kiel to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Papenburg?

The best way to get from Kiel to Papenburg is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €55 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Kiel to Papenburg bus arrive?

Kiel to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Papenburg train arrive?

Kiel to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Papenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Papenburg is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Kiel to Papenburg.

Where can I stay near Papenburg?

There are 642+ hotels available in Papenburg.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kiel 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 Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56 / ...
5h 20m
€59–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leer ZOBbus 075 / ...
8h 2m
€20–51
Drive 314.7 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Papenburgcar 314.7 km
3h 3m
€44–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the bus from HAMBURG, ZOB, Adenauerallee 74 to LEER, ZOB st. 1A, Elblag Platz/ Bahnhofringbus
8h 10m
€73–104

Kiel to Papenburg by train

43Weekly Trains

5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 338 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Papenburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Papenburg, AOK via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB in around 8h 2m.

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