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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 $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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$52 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m 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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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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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Papenburg:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Papenburg costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Papenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Papenburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Papenburg (Ems).
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Leer, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Metronom to go to Papenburg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Papenburg by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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