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

The cheapest way to get from Papenburg to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €20 - €50 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Papenburg to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Papenburg and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Papenburg to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Papenburg, AOK and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Leer ZOB and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Papenburg and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Papenburg to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Papenburg, Bahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Rheine, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Papenburg to Rotterdam?

The distance between Papenburg and Rotterdam is 331 km. The road distance is 277 km.

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

The best way to get from Papenburg to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €70 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Papenburg to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Papenburg to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Papenburg to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Papenburg to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Papenburg to Rotterdam is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €50 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Papenburg to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Papenburg to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Papenburg to Rotterdam train arrive?

Papenburg to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rheine, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Papenburg to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Papenburg to Rotterdam is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Papenburg to Rotterdam.

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

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Papenburg to Rotterdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Papenburg to Rotterdam 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 Rheine, Bahnhoftrain 35
2. Take the train from Rheine to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain
4h 34m
€70–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N44 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N93 / ...
7h 24m
€21–49
Drive 277 km
1. Drive from Papenburg to Rotterdamcar 277 km
3h 20m
€49–70
Train via Amersfoort
1. Take the train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Rheine, Bahnhoftrain 35
2. Take the train from Rheine to Amersfoort Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 14m
€73–178
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain Sneltrein RE6 / ...
2. Take the train from Groningen to Goudatrain Intercity
5h 54m
€57–160

Papenburg to Rotterdam by train

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 331.3 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Papenburg, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Rheine, Bahnhof, Rheine, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Papenburg, AOK to Rotterdam Central Station via Leer ZOB and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 7h 24m.

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