There are 4 ways to get from Netherlands to Papenburg by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rheinetrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain 35
4h 22m€61–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N75 / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401 / ...
5h 42m€22–46Drive 235.2 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Papenburgcar 235.2 km
2h 53m€42–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain Intercity
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401 / ...
6h 21m€43–136
Netherlands to Papenburg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Papenburg is to bus which costs €22 - €50 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Papenburg is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands station to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Papenburg, AOK via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof via Rheine, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Netherlands and Papenburg is 299 km. The road distance is 235.2 km.
The best way to get from Netherlands to Papenburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Netherlands to Papenburg, including transfers.
Netherlands to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.
Netherlands to Papenburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Netherlands to Papenburg is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €50 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Netherlands and Papenburg, Germany?
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Rheine and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Papenburg, AOK via Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, Leer, and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rheine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €60–110
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €65–110
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–33
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €44–48
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €44–48
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Netherlands to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Netherlands to Papenburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rheine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Papenburg is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Netherlands to Papenburg.
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