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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Papenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Papenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, and a bus costs an average of €29.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Papenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Papenburg:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Papenburg costing on average $37 (€29).
Other travel options to Papenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Papenburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Papenburg (Ems).
- Buses mostly depart from Leverkusen, Bf Mitte and arrive in Leer, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Papenburg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Papenburg by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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