There are 5 ways to get from Papenburg to Leipzig by train, bus, or car
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Train via Hanover
best- Take the train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Rheine, Bahnhoftrain 35
- Take the train from Rheine to Hannover Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
6h 56m€87–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Hanover central bus stationbus 144
- Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus 182 / ...
10h 20m€41–64Drive 472.6 km
- Drive from Papenburg to Leipzigcar 472.6 km
4h 13m€70–101Train
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Leipzig Hbftrain 56
7h 38m€90–180Train #2
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Wunstorftrain Re1
- Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Goslartrain Re
- Take the train from Goslar, Bahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re4
10h 10m€101–359
Papenburg to Leipzig by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Papenburg to Leipzig is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Papenburg to Leipzig is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Papenburg to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Ppbg, Gasthauskanal/Wiek re and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Leer ZOB and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Papenburg to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Papenburg, Bahnhof and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Rheine and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Papenburg and Leipzig is 542 km. The road distance is 472.6 km.
The best way to get from Papenburg to Leipzig without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 6h 56m and costs €85 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Papenburg to Leipzig, including transfers.
Papenburg to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leer ZOB station.
Papenburg to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Papenburg, Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Papenburg to Leipzig is to train via Hanover which takes 6h 56m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Papenburg, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?
You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via Rheine, Bahnhof, Rheine, Hannover Hbf, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ppbg, Gasthauskanal/Wiek re to Leipzig central train station via Leer ZOB and Hanover central bus station in around 10h 20m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Rheine, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rheine to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leer ZOB to Hanover central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Leipzig central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Papenburg to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.
Papenburg to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rheine, Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Papenburg to Leipzig is 473 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Papenburg to Leipzig.
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