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Compare train and bus for Papenburg to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Papenburg to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Papenburg to Amsterdam:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Papenburg to Amsterdam costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Papenburg to Amsterdam
How to get from Papenburg to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Papenburg to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:25 PM3h20Leer, ZOB4:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:25 PM3h20Leer, ZOB4:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus1:25 PM3h20Leer, ZOB4:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 2009 · ICE 1289:03 AM4h26Papenburg (Ems)1:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1241One-way1 transfer
- IC 2009 · ICE 128+
902708:37 AM4h52Aschendorf station1:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1381One-way2 transfers - IC 2201 · ICE 126+9027410:37 AM4h52Aschendorf station3:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1551One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus8:15 AM3h20Leer, ZOB11:35 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Papenburg to Amsterdam:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Papenburg to Amsterdam costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Papenburg and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Papenburg (Ems) and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Leer, ZOB and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus, Jacobs Reisedienst to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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