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

The cheapest way to get from Papenburg to Kiel is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Papenburg to Kiel is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Papenburg and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Papenburg to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Papenburg, AOK and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Leer ZOB and Bremen Fernbusterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Papenburg and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Papenburg to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Papenburg, Bahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Papenburg to Kiel?

The distance between Papenburg and Kiel is 338 km. The road distance is 315.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Papenburg to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Papenburg to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Papenburg to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Papenburg to Kiel train from?

Papenburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.

Train or bus from Papenburg to Kiel?

The best way to get from Papenburg to Kiel is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Papenburg to Kiel bus arrive?

Papenburg to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

Where does the Papenburg to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Papenburg to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Papenburg to Kiel is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Papenburg to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

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Papenburg to Kiel - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Papenburg to Kiel by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain 56 / ...
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
4h 38m
€38–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus N44 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Kiel central bus stationbus N74
7h 55m
€20–32
Drive 315.4 km
1. Drive from Papenburg to Kielcar 315.4 km
3h 5m
€45–64

Papenburg to Kiel by train

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Distance: 337.9 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Papenburg, AOK to Kiel central bus station via Leer ZOB and Bremen Fernbusterminal in around 7h 55m.

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