How to travel from Papenburg to Amsterdam

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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 €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 116 miles (187 km)

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€36

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€32

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3h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 12m

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30m

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3h 47m

Average total duration

3h 17m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Papenburg to Amsterdam

How to get from Papenburg to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Papenburg to Amsterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

WestfalenBahn90270+Deutsche BahnBus 72009 · IC 738
08:42AM4h06
Papenburg (Ems)
12:48PMAmsterdam Zuid
$681One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:25PM3h20
Leer, ZOB
04:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:25PM3h20
Leer, ZOB
04:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$341One-way
0 transfers

Other options

WestfalenBahn90270+Deutsche BahnBus 72009 · IC 738
08:37AM4h11
Aschendorf station
12:48PMAmsterdam Zuid
$721One-way
2 transfers
WestfalenBahn90275+Deutsche Bahn20362 · IC 1742 · ICD 1842
09:26AM4h17
Aschendorf station
01:43PMAmsterdam Zuid
$851One-way
3 transfers
WestfalenBahn90275+Deutsche Bahn20362 · IC 17942 · IC 742
09:26AM4h22
Aschendorf station
01:48PMAmsterdam Zuid
$851One-way
3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Papenburg to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Papenburg to Amsterdam.

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There are 2 options to travel between Papenburg and Amsterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Papenburg to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Papenburg to Amsterdam:

A bus is $1 (€0.94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Papenburg to Amsterdam costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Papenburg to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

The distance from Papenburg to Amsterdam is approximately 116 miles (187 km).
The average frequency per day from Papenburg to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 15 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Papenburg to Amsterdam:
  • Buses mostly depart from Leer, ZOB and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
  • Trains mostly depart from Papenburg (Ems) and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Papenburg to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Weser-Ems-Bus Betrieb Ostfriesland to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Papenburg to Amsterdam:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Papenburg to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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