There are 4 ways to get from Potsdam to Papenburg by train, bus, or car
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Train via Rheine
best- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Rheine, Bahnhoftrain 77
- Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain 35
6h 39m€89–214Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leer ZOBbus 144 / ...
10h 32m€47–73Drive 463.6 km
- Drive from Potsdam to Papenburgcar 463.6 km
4h 17m€69–99Train
- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56
6h 51m€80–190
Potsdam to Papenburg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Papenburg is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Papenburg is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Ppbg, Gasthauskanal/Wiek re via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof via Berlin Hbf and Rheine, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Potsdam and Papenburg is 557 km. The road distance is 463.6 km.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Papenburg without a car is to train via Rheine which takes 6h 39m and costs €85 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Potsdam to Papenburg, including transfers.
Potsdam to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Potsdam to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Papenburg is to train via Rheine which takes 6h 39m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 32m.
What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Papenburg, Germany?
You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Berlin Hbf and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leer ZOB once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Rheine, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leer ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Potsdam to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leer ZOB station.
Potsdam to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rheine, Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Papenburg is 464 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Potsdam to Papenburg.
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