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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Papenburg is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Papenburg is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Papenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Papenburg, AOK via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Papenburg?

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 49m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Papenburg?

The distance between Potsdam and Papenburg is 557 km. The road distance is 461.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Papenburg without a car is to train via Rheine which takes 6h 49m and costs €100 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Potsdam to Papenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Papenburg bus from?

Potsdam to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Papenburg train from?

Potsdam to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Potsdam to Papenburg?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Papenburg is to train via Rheine which takes 6h 49m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Potsdam to Papenburg bus arrive?

Potsdam to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leer ZOB station.

Where does the Potsdam to Papenburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Potsdam to Papenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Papenburg is 461 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Potsdam to Papenburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Papenburg?

There are 692+ hotels available in Papenburg.

Potsdam to Papenburg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Potsdam to Papenburg by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Rheine
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Rheine, Bahnhoftrain 77
2. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain 35
6h 49m
€101–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leer ZOBbus N44 / ...
10h 12m
€37–63
Drive 461.4 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Papenburgcar 461.4 km
4h 21m
€66–95
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain
7h 14m
€117–357
Train
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56
6h 50m
€90–220
Train via Braunschweig
1. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Burg(Magdeburg)train Re
2. Take the train from Burg(Magdeburg) to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56 / ...
9h 13m
€82–178
Train, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane BER - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
8h 35m
€103–389

Potsdam to Papenburg by train

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Distance: 557 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leer ZOB twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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