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Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Papenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Papenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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€40 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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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How to get from Hamburg to Papenburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Papenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Papenburg
Travel to Papenburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Papenburg.

There are 2 travel options to Papenburg from Hamburg. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Papenburg is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $13 (€12) compared to other travel options to Papenburg:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train with an average ticket price of $20 (€18) from Hamburg to Papenburg.
The fastest way from Hamburg to Papenburg is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 4 min.
There are alternative travel options to Papenburg that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 50 min of travel time.
The distance from Hamburg to Papenburg is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Papenburg is:
- 5 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Hamburg to Papenburg as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Papenburg:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Hamburg to Papenburg:
- You can travel by bus to Papenburg from Hamburg with FlixBus or Sindbad, and you can find FlixBus Hamburg to Papenburg tickets for $13 (€12) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Hamburg to Papenburg with Deutsche Bahn or Metronom. Cheap tickets can be found for $20 (€18) with Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Papenburg.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Papenburg with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with 2 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Papenburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Hamburg and Papenburg.
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