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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 an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Hamburg to Papenburg
Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Papenburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Papenburg:
A bus is $50 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Papenburg costing on average $72 (€61).
Other travel options to Papenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (2h 58m by train vs 3h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $72 (€61) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Papenburg
How to get from Hamburg to Papenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Papenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
4:25 AM 3h50 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 8:15 AM Leer, ZOB $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:25 AM 3h50 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 8:15 AM Leer, ZOB $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 107 · RE 52434+
528358:56 AM 3h24 Hamburg Harburg 12:20 PM Papenburg (Ems) $51 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 107 · RE 52434+52835
8:56 AM 3h29 Hamburg Harburg 12:25 PM Aschendorf station $52 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 519 · 4410+52837
9:45 AM 3h35 Hamburg Hbf 1:20 PM Papenburg (Ems) $53 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 519 · 4410+52837
9:45 AM 3h40 Hamburg Hbf 1:25 PM Aschendorf station $54 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
9:30 AM 3h55 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 1:25 PM Leer, ZOB $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Papenburg:
A bus is $50 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Papenburg costing on average $72 (€61).
Other travel options to Papenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Aschendorf station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Leer, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Papenburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom to go to Papenburg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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