There are 5 ways to get from Utrecht to Papenburg 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- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
- Take the train from Hengelo to Rheinetrain Ice
- Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain 35
4h 14m€63–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Utrecht Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 1324 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus 075 / ...
6h 41m€25–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningentrain Intercity
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401 / ...
5h 23m€41–69Drive 221.9 km
- Drive from Utrecht to Papenburgcar 221.9 km
2h 38m€40–57Bus via Groningen
- Take the bus from Utrecht to Groningenbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401 / ...
7h 32m€40–70
Utrecht to Papenburg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Papenburg is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Papenburg is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht station to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Central Station and arriving at Papenburg, AOK via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof via Hengelo and Rheine, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Utrecht and Papenburg is 276 km. The road distance is 221.9 km.
The best way to get from Utrecht to Papenburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Utrecht to Papenburg, including transfers.
Utrecht to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Central Station.
Utrecht to Papenburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
The best way to get from Utrecht to Papenburg is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Papenburg, Germany?
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Hengelo, Rheine, and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht Central Station to Papenburg, AOK via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–27
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Hengelo to Rheine
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–25
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–25
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–33
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €34–38
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Hengelo to Rheine
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–33
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Hengelo to Rheine
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–45
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €40–45
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Utrecht Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Utrecht to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Utrecht to Papenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Utrecht to Papenburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Papenburg is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Utrecht to Papenburg.
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