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

The cheapest way to get from Papenburg to Cologne is to train which costs €25 - €70 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Papenburg to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Papenburg and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Papenburg, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Papenburg to Cologne?

The distance between Papenburg and Cologne is 298 km. The road distance is 271.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Papenburg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €25 - €70.

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

The train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Cologne Hbf takes 3h 11m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Papenburg to Cologne train from?

Papenburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Papenburg, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Papenburg to Cologne train arrive?

Papenburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Papenburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Papenburg to Cologne is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Papenburg to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1765+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Papenburg to Cologne 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 Papenburg, Bahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 35
3h 11m
€25–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 35
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
4h 1m
Drive 271.2 km
1. Drive from Papenburg to Colognecar 271.2 km
2h 20m
€39–56
Train via Rheine
1. Take the train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Rheine, Bahnhoftrain 35
2. Take the train from Rheine to Koeln Hbftrain Re
4h 25m
€60–83

Papenburg to Cologne by train

43Weekly Trains

3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 297.7 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–70 and the journey takes 3h 11m.

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